Senior Environmental Manager

OVERVIEW

Position

Senior Environmental Manager

Job Code

Reports to

Director of Sustainability

Direct Reports

To be planned

Division/Section

THE LINE Proponent - Sustainability

Department

The Line Proponent

Sector

Sustainability

Job Family

Sustainability

Role Purpose

Working as part of THE LINE Region Sustainability organization to be accountable for the successful management and delivery of Environmental works in THE LINE Region portfolio, as well as supporting CSR efforts within the business operations and community engagement. The role encompasses providing interactions with all stakeholders, internally and externally, to integrate the various Environmental requirements/deliverables into the design and construction of assets as per NEOM’s Environmental requirements. Following up closely with THE LINE Design Group, THE LINE Projects, Consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure successful Environmental requirements implementation and outcome in THE LINE Region Development projects.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

The Senior Environmental Manager will work closely with the various design and construction teams to mitigate the impacts of projects on the surrounding environment and activities, ensuring compliance with authorities' requirements. The ideal candidate will have a rich background in developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems, especially in the context of large infrastructure, built environments and mega construction projects. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Work within the NEOM’s Environmental Management System focusing on the project's environmental goals, in coordination with various project departments, and use established mechanism and integrated approach to achieve the established objectives.
• Understanding ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management Systems as well as IFC performance standards requirement.
• Ensuring continued alignment of THE LINE’s environmental planning and approval systems with IFC performance standards and international best practice.
• Lead initiatives focusing on environmental compliance, management of air quality, water, noise and waste, resource efficiency, biodiversity, carbon, and environmental site inspection programs. Establish systems to deliver world-class risk and environmental value service to clients and adapt to develop and implement Environmental performance and risk management systems.
• Work with the Sustainability professionals to drive energy management and carbon reduction for construction activities.
• Develop and support the implementation of internal audit protocols, inspections, and work with team to obtain necessary permits for environmental compliance.
• Support external and internal communications on environmental related topics.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate environmental reporting systems and provide periodic site performance overview to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Work with teams to monitor new/changing regulations assuring compliance and monitoring requirement.
• Review and implement environmental policies and programs, ensuring compliance with authorities' requirements.
• Overseeing the Environmental Assessment process at the project level including procurement and day to day coordination of project timelines and deliverables, acting as an interface between NEOM’s internal sectors, external stakeholders, and external Environmental Consultants.
• Overseeing Environmental Consultants engaged to produce marine and terrestrial baseline surveys, ESIAs, and other environmental assessment related document
• Review and assessment of technical environmental assessment reports and documentation submitted by Environmental Consultants, in line with NEOM policy and planning objectives.
• Engage with NEOM Environmental Sector, Design Consultants, Construction Contractors throughout the design review cycle and construction to monitor compliance to environmental requirements.
• Review the design and construction submissions to ensure compliance of applicable environmental requirements.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to assigned team members, including consultants, in the management of the relevant activities.
• Support CSR efforts to implement environmental initiatives into business operations and community engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience in environmental assessments, management, and approvals under an advanced regulatory system on major capital programs
• Proven experience in developing Environmental Management Systems
   
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for necessary controls and navigate complex team dynamics.
• Strong technical environmental skills across marine or terrestrial built and natural environments.
• Proven record of successfully coordinating environmental assessments or regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with local, national and international environmental regulations and standards
• Planning and organization
• Project management
• Strong written and verbal communication & report writing and reviewing skills
• Ability to work with key stakeholders through collaboration & teamwork in a non-hierarchical relationship framework
• Experien