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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Sustainability Engineer (Site Operations) to champion sustainability compliance across high‑profile construction projects. In this role, you'll ensure alignment with leading green building standards—including Estidama, LEED, WELL and Al Sa'fat—while supporting contractors, reviewing technical submissions, and driving environmental performance on site. You will lead audits, manage certification documentation, and provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams to achieve project sustainability goals.
The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of experience, strong technical expertise, and key accreditations such as ESTIDAMA PQP, WELL and LEED AP, along with a passion for advancing sustainable construction practices.
Your role
- Effectively communicate the sustainability certification program and Client's sustainability requirements and progress to project teams.
- Review necessary design drawings, materials requirement, specifications, and contractual sustainability documents of the project.
- Prepare the necessary documentation required to maintain the sustainability KPIs.
- Review and comment on subcontractor's pre qualifications and specialist credentials.
- Review Sustainability plans, procedures, reporting and monitoring trackers, energy simulations & relevant reports submitted by contractor to confirm Contractor's'understanding to sustainability specifications and KPIs.
- Coordinate with & support contractors including MEP/Civil engineers;
- Review technical material submittals, shop drawings, calculations and reports submitted by the Contractor ensuring compliance to Sustainability requirements.
- Liaise with the contractor's Sustainability Manager/Engineer for day-to-day sustainability issues.
- Conduct and co-ordinate dedicated site sustainability meetings in conjunction with RE relevant team members and prepare MOM.
- Review Contractor's Monthly sustainability progress reports.
- Report sustainability and environmental performance to clients.
- Review and comment on alternate sustainability proposals submitted by contractors.
- Liaise with and review green rating system submission with authorities and prepare all required documentation.
- Schedule and conduct timely Audits mandated by the regulatory bodies and prepare audit reports for authority's review and approval.
- Conduct regular Site visit and Sustainability inspection and audit on contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Preparation of Monthly reports in coordination with all disciplines.
- Adhere to QA/QC system implemented on site and ensure the compliance with Quality manual.
- Provide oversight to the Contractor's CEMP and together with undertaking site audits, reporting non-compliance incidents (NCI).
- Ensure the contractor performing sustainability inspections, sampling, and testing of materials in accordance with the specified standards, guideline and requirements as required by the project.
- Raise non-conformance notices (NCNs)/reports; site inspection notices (SINs) identify deficiencies in conjunction with the RE.
- Review the corrective / preventative actions proposed by the contractor, respond/follow ups and close out procedure.
- Inspect the on-site and off-site materials to be used in the project, organize/witness field and laboratory Tests, conducted by third parties on construction materials to ascertain their compliance with the specification (as required).
- Develop technical and non-technical reports as per scopes of assigned projects and ensure high quality of deliverables.
- Support the company in potential business growth by promoting Atkins services and networking with new potential clients and contacts.
- Coaching of junior staff and support sustainability training and awareness across all disciplines.
- Conduct product and technology research related to sustainability.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-148238
Salary range
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About you
- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 8-10 years' experience partnered with a B.Eng/B.Tech Degree in relevant field.
- ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS), LEED AP, WELL AP are mandatory requirements.
- PQP & LEED AP with previous proven experience delivering Construction stage of projects within Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
- Full & in depth knowledge of LEED, Estidama, Al Sa'fat certification process and required documentation. Have worked on projects and been responsible for obtaining Estidama and LEED
- Certification at multiple levels.
- Have specific knowledge of other green building certification programs such as MOSTADAM, GSAS, CEEQUAL etc.
- Have awareness of WELL Certification in terms of requirements, processes and submission would be a distinct advantage.
- Excellent skills in narrative writing for supporting highly rated sustainability projects.
- Possess the ability to address challenges and devise effective solutions in a timely manner.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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