OVERVIEW
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for environmental assurance in Water Sector construction assets across NEOM. The role requires maintaining and revising MEWA regulations and NEOM Environment, policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards are implemented, and construction sites comply with environmental regulations.
REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
- Experience with MEWA regulations.
- Experience NCEC requirements.
- Knowledge of environmental data analysis and reporting tools.
- Environmental audits for construction activities.
- Experience with CESMPs.
- Experience with environmental audits on the site and desktop basis.
- Experience with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
- Capability to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in existing processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Environmental Compliance Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Policies, procedures and standards
- Maintain and revise MEWA and NCEC policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards to ensure they are implemented in ENOWA Water construction assets appropriately and optimally as and when required.
- Maintain and revise NEOM Environment, policies, guidelines, procedures, and standards to ensure they are implemented in ENOWA Water construction assets appropriately and optimally as and when required.
Performance
- Prepare for the Water Sector the technical Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) proposals (scope of work) according to NEOM Environment Requirements and the National Center of Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
- Provide to the Water Sector technical assistance for environmental regulations, environmental management systems, and projects.
- Perform for the Water Sector assets environmental compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with NCEC regulations and NEOM Environment requirements.
- Ensure implementation of Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan (CESMP) in the water construction assets.
- Follow-up and audit environmental management system (ISO 14001) for construction water assets.
- Review environmental data for construction sites.
- Implement environmental management systems (ISO 14001) for operational water assets.
- Develop plans, permits, and procedures for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, and wastewater
- Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables
- Prepare for the Water Sector technical Third-Party Environmental Audit proposals and participate in its development.
- Prepare for the Water Sector environmental walkovers and utilize geostatistical software to create an environmental desktop review.
- Prepare for the Water Sector the technical Environmental Permits for Operation (EPO) proposals according to NEOM Environment Requirements and the National Center of Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
Reports and Documentation
- Develop the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment technical proposal for Water Sector assets.
- Develop the Environmental Permit for Operation technical proposals for Water Sector assets
- Review the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment review documentation for Water Sector assets.
- Review of the Environmental Permit for Operation review documentation for Water Sector assets.
- Perform and develop the Environmental site audits for Water Sector assets in construction stage.
- Develop and implement Environmental Management System implementation for Water Sector assets in operation.
- Perform and develop the Environmental Construction Audit Reports
- Perform and develop the Environmental Operation Audit Reports
- Perform and develop the Environmental Compliance Tracker for Water Sector assets.
Leadership
- Interact closely with project teams, proponents, and contractors to integrate environmental principles into all phases of infrastructure development.
- Interact with various NEOM Water departments to ensure that the reports are completed on time and are verifiable.
- Work with colleagues across the business on Sustainability Built Environment related projects.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
- Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for environmental stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing updates on relevant activities.
- Work closely with internal teams, including sustainability infrastructure teams, project management, and NEOM Environment, to ensure stakeholder interests are aligned with environmental regulations.
Culture and Values
- Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
- Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
- Maintain fair, ethical, and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to NEOM’s Policies
