Manager Environment, Social & Sustainability

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development implementation and monitoring of Environmental Social & Sustainability (ESS) strategies plans and procedures for railway projects.
Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations authority requirements and applicable international standards (e.g. IFC World Bank ESF ISO 14001 ESG frameworks).
Oversee preparation review and implementation of EIA/ESMP CEMP SEMP and Sustainability Plans.
Act as the primary ESS interface with the Client regulatory authorities lenders and external stakeholders.
Manage environmental and social approvals permits and reporting requirements.
Oversee sustainability integration in railway design including energy efficiency resource optimization climate resilience and carbon reduction initiatives.
Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with ESS requirements during construction and site activities.
Lead audits inspections and performance assessments related to environment social health and sustainability aspects.
Manage stakeholder engagement related to environmental and social matters including community impacts grievances and mitigation measures.
Ensure effective implementation of social management plans including labor standards community relations land access and resettlement coordination (if applicable).
Develop and issue ESS progress reports dashboards and KPI tracking for the Client and relevant authorities.
Identify environmental and social risks and ensure mitigation measures are implemented and monitored.
Support procurement and contracts teams by incorporating ESS requirements into tender documents and contracts.
Provide guidance and training to PMC and contractor teams on ESS policies procedures and best practices.
Support incident management investigations and corrective actions related to environmental or social non-conformances.
Promote continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across the railway program.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Sustainability Social Sciences or related discipline.
10 years of experience including significant experience on railway or major infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in a managerial ESS role within a PMC Engineer or Client organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental and social regulations sustainability frameworks and ESG principles.
Experience working with regulatory authorities lenders and international standards bodies.
Professional certifications (e.g. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor ESG Sustainability Environmental Management) are highly desirable.
Excellent leadership stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Strong written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development implementation and monitoring of Environmental Social & Sustainability (ESS) strategies plans and procedures for railway projects. Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations authority requirements and applicable international standards (e.g. IFC...

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development implementation and monitoring of Environmental Social & Sustainability (ESS) strategies plans and procedures for railway projects.
Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations authority requirements and applicable international standards (e.g. IFC World Bank ESF ISO 14001 ESG frameworks).
Oversee preparation review and implementation of EIA/ESMP CEMP SEMP and Sustainability Plans.
Act as the primary ESS interface with the Client regulatory authorities lenders and external stakeholders.
Manage environmental and social approvals permits and reporting requirements.
Oversee sustainability integration in railway design including energy efficiency resource optimization climate resilience and carbon reduction initiatives.
Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with ESS requirements during construction and site activities.
Lead audits inspections and performance assessments related to environment social health and sustainability aspects.
Manage stakeholder engagement related to environmental and social matters including community impacts grievances and mitigation measures.
Ensure effective implementation of social management plans including labor standards community relations land access and resettlement coordination (if applicable).
Develop and issue ESS progress reports dashboards and KPI tracking for the Client and relevant authorities.
Identify environmental and social risks and ensure mitigation measures are implemented and monitored.
Support procurement and contracts teams by incorporating ESS requirements into tender documents and contracts.
Provide guidance and training to PMC and contractor teams on ESS policies procedures and best practices.
Support incident management investigations and corrective actions related to environmental or social non-conformances.
Promote continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across the railway program.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Sustainability Social Sciences or related discipline.
10 years of experience including significant experience on railway or major infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in a managerial ESS role within a PMC Engineer or Client organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental and social regulations sustainability frameworks and ESG principles.
Experience working with regulatory authorities lenders and international standards bodies.
Professional certifications (e.g. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor ESG Sustainability Environmental Management) are highly desirable.
Excellent leadership stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Strong written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.