Solid Waste Management Specialist

Overview:
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job - you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Our newest opportunity is for a talented **Solid Waste Management Specialist** to join our award-winning team based in **Jeddah, KSA**.
- This position will be responsible for managing and optimizing waste collection, disposal, and recycling activities within the cleaning and waste management projects in Jeddah Governorate. This role involves developing strategies for efficient waste management, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve waste reduction efforts.
We envisage success in this role to include:

Developing and implementing solid waste management strategies, including waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling.
- Ensuring compliance with local environmental regulations and international waste management standards.
- Monitoring waste generation data and providing recommendations for waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery.
- Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and local authorities to optimize waste management operations.
- Conducting site inspections to assess waste management practices and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Preparing detailed reports on waste management performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), challenges, and recommendations.
- Developing public awareness programs and training sessions to promote sustainable waste management practices.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in waste management and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include **3+ years of experience **in solid waste management, preferably in public infrastructure or environmental projects, partnered with a **Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, or a related field**.

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

- Strong knowledge of waste management regulations, recycling processes, and environmental protection standards.
- Experience in data analysis and performance monitoring related to waste management operations.
- Familiarity with waste management software and tools for data tracking and reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Certification in waste management or environmental compliance (e.g., SWANA, ISO 14001) is an advantage.

**Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.**

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.