Job Information
AECOM Lead - Environmental Sustainability in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is looking for an talented Lead Sustainability Specialist to join our PMC team in KSA. In this role you will get to contribute to the implementation of sustainability strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure project.
Role
Participate in and promote AECOM's and our Client’s Sustainability Core Values.
Support project teams which require sustainability evaluation from conception to project completion.
Work closely with project owners, developers, design teams and project managers to achieve sustainability objectives in the design, planning and construction process.
Assist in starting up major programs and develop sustainability strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations and requirements.
Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals.
Support the implementation of different sustainability rating systems (e.g., LEED, Estidama, Mustadam, Envision, etc.)
Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.
Assist in the recruitment, interviews, and evaluation of prospective employees within the sustainability discipline.
Prepare sustainability scope for RFPs to appoint the appropriate sub-consultants for any given project.
Monitor the quality and progress of the sustainability focused work.
Present to clients on technical aspects and assists in relevant project approvals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in environmental sciences, engineering, planning, or related design disciplines.
Work experience of minimum 15 years in an international engineering consultancy in project management or sustainability consultancy.
Demonstrate participation in the preparation and approval of sustainability certification (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama).
In depth knowledge of the latest trends in the sustainability field
Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English.
Additional Information
Note: This role is based in a remote region, AECOM provides local transport, dining, and accommodation as part of the employment package
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10094277
Business Line: Geography OH
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: On-Site