Environmental Manager
Job Description
Job Description :
Job Description & Role:
The Candidate shall be assigned to an integrated sustainability team for projects within the Middle East and Europe and Reports Directly to the Head of Sustainability.
. Review environment compliance of projects during planning, design, and construction phases
. Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development
. Take the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services
. Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
. Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices
. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with KSA, GCC, and international regulation and legislation
. Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
. Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
. Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organizations environmental risks and financial costs
. Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues
. Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
. Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment
. Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
. Manage relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff
. Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities
. Participate in environmental education and research
. Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
. Write environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility in the company
. Set organizational sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery
. Respond to inquiries and concerns related to EMS
. Devising strategies to meet targets and to encourage best practice
. To significantly increase the area of marine habitat under conservation management, and to improve management of existing sites.
. Devising the best tools and systems to monitor performance and to implement strategies
. Supporting the creation of marine protected areas, biodiversity and protected area planning, capacity building for conservation, alternative livelihood development and community outreach.
. Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
. Managing environmental strategy budgets
. Review storm water management practices for municipal, industrial, and construction storm water programs.
. Liaising with internal staff including senior managers and directors
. Acting as a champion or cheerleader for environmental issues within the organization
. Providing environmental training to staff at all levels
. Writing plans and reports
. Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives including international legislation where applicable
. Producing educational or information resources for internal staff, clients or the general public
. Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.
Additional Requirements:
. BSc / MSc in environmental studies, Biology, agriculture
. Minimum of 15 years of experience
. Certified ecologist is preferred
. ISO 14001 is a plus
. Expertise to assess water, wastewater, and solid waste treatment technologies
. Expertise to assess marine and terrestrial ecosystem protection technologies
. Expertise in the terrestrial and marine environment
. Familiarity in writing, auditing, and assessing ESA and EIA
. Understand and utilise systems to carry out problem solving
. Show initiative, to recognise emerging problems and proactively develop solutions using methods such as systems thinking
. Negotiate and organise
. Stimulate and manage change
. Demonstrate strong leadership and influence
. Display a high level of computer literacy
. Show commercial awareness and an understanding of business
. be self-motivated and able to motivate staff at all levels
. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
. Manage projects, as well as produce and deliver presentations
. Establish effective networks, both internally and externally.
. Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
. Good communication and people skills
. Strong project management skills
. Strong knowledge of KSA and GCC environmental regulations
. Know the processes that occur during quality assurance
. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with both clients and consultants
. Strong Knowledge of current sustainability standards: LEED, QSAS, or Estidama
. Comprehensive written & spoken English
. GCC experience
. Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
. Arabic language would be a plus (not required)
. Master's Degree is a plus
. Local driver's license & personal mode of transportation
. Passport which allows for efficient regional travel.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Recruitment / Staffing / RPO
Function:
Manufacturing / Engineering / R&D , Sales / Business Development , Quality Control / Assurance
Roles:
Other Roles , Environmental Engineer , Environmental Protection / Conservation
Skills:
Environmental Impact Assessment environmental awareness Communication environmental issues Project Management Negotiation compliance oversight Planning environmental policy Strategy Sustainability environmental management systems Safety
