Sustainability Manager

Role overview

Technical requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline; at least eight years of relevant sustainability consulting experience.
• Expertise in one or more of sustainable buildings, sustainable communities, decarbonization, climate resilience, commissioning, or existing buildings.
• Experience leading sustainability assessments, energy studies, carbon assessments, and technical analyses; delivery of medium- to large-scale projects across multiple stages.
• Strong knowledge of green building certification systems including LEED, WELL, Mostadam, Estidama, BREEAM, or equivalent; understanding of regulations, policies, standards, and net zero frameworks.
• Ability to review and quality-assure junior team members' technical deliverables; professional accreditation such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Mostadam AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent is preferred.

Business development responsibilities

• Support pursuit opportunities and proposals; prepare technical methodologies, scope definitions, submissions, and fee estimates.
• Build client and stakeholder relationships; participate in client presentations, workshops, and strategy discussions; identify additional service and project extension opportunities.
• Contribute to new sustainability services, tools, and methodologies and stay aware of market trends, regulations, and industry developments.

Team management responsibilities

• Manage project workstreams, multidisciplinary teams, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Line-manage, mentor, and support consultants and graduate team members; coordinate stakeholders and support project quality assurance and governance.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Additional candidate requirements

• Experience with built-environment certification for mega projects in Saudi Arabia and experience in staff line management and performance management.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to take on new challenges and work from AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.

Rewards and benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, company gratuity, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing support includes 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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