Senior Consultant – Environment

Job Description

Senior Environmental Consultant – Strategic Advisory Team

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Position Summary

Our Strategic Advisory team is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to join our KSA-based team. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in environmental consulting, particularly on large-scale international projects, ideally within KSA, UAE, and the wider Middle East region.

This role requires skills in coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, contributing environmental insights to master planning, and preparing and implementing construction-related environmental management plans, including site monitoring and auditing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to advance their career in a dynamic and fast-paced field. You will collaborate with a dedicated local team of environmental experts, supported by a broader Middle East network, to deliver on mega projects for key clients. The role also involves engaging with technical specialists in the UK and India while supporting projects across the Middle East region.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis, established through the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, is a world-leading professional services and project management company. We are committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

With increasing demand for environmental and sustainability consultancy services in the Middle East, we support growth in community development and infrastructure projects across real estate, government, utilities, and transport sectors. Our clients require environmental strategies not only at the project level but at corporate and organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Environmental Consultant will play a dynamic and multifaceted role that includes project management, client engagement, and technical expertise delivery. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting bids for new work and contributing to business development efforts.
• Preparing EIAs, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and contributing to Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), master plans, and feasibility studies.
• Liaising with national environmental regulatory bodies (e.g., NCEC) and competent authorities to secure required environmental permits.
• Facilitating project delivery by addressing client and stakeholder requirements.
• Collaborating with master planning, land development, and infrastructure teams to integrate environmental mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Conducting environmental audits on construction sites to ensure compliance with management plans.
• Supporting specialists in developing high-quality deliverables within agreed constraints.
• Coordinating with environmental, planning, urban design, and landscape teams in the UK and Middle East offices.
• Taking a leadership role by mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Education & Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Environment, Sustainability, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental or related subjects are preferred.

Professional Experience

• 7–10 years of demonstrated experience delivering EIAs and their application to projects in the Middle East and internationally.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of EIA legislation in KSA and the Middle East.
• Strong coordination skills in EIA studies.
• Specialization in areas such as marine/coastal environments, contamination, groundwater/ surface water, noise, or air quality is preferred.
• Practical experience on construction sites, with the ability to identify impacts and implement mitigation/control measures.
• A blend of technical skills in environmental and engineering aspects of urban planning and development, coupled with strategic advisory services.
• Proficient in developing technical and financial proposals for environmental scopes.
• Membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or similar institution is advantageous.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to professional development and industry advancements.
• Proficiency in English is essential; Arabic language skills preferred.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders while fostering teamwork.
• Flexibility to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within KSA and the broader Middle East.
• Strong report writing, verbal communication, and the ability to review and ensure the quality of others’ work.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• Competitive salary.
• Accommodation and transportation allowances.
• 22 working days of annual leave.
• Medical and life insurance coverage.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to the point of origin.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. 

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