Lead - Environmental Sustainability

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**Job Description**:
AECOM is looking for an talented **Lead Sustainability Specialist **to join our PMC team in KSA. In this role you will get to contribute to the implementation of sustainability strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure project.

**Role**
- Participate in and promote AECOM's and our Client’s Sustainability Core Values.
- Support project teams which require sustainability evaluation from conception to project completion.
- Work closely with project owners, developers, design teams and project managers to achieve sustainability objectives in the design, planning and construction process.
- Assist in starting up major programs and develop sustainability strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations and requirements.
- Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals.
- Support the implementation of different sustainability rating systems (e.g., LEED, Estidama, Mustadam, Envision, etc.)
- Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.
- Assist in the recruitment, interviews, and evaluation of prospective employees within the sustainability discipline.
- Prepare sustainability scope for RFPs to appoint the appropriate sub-consultants for any given project.
- Monitor the quality and progress of the sustainability focused work.
- Present to clients on technical aspects and assists in relevant project approvals.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in environmental sciences, engineering, planning, or related design disciplines.
- Work experience of minimum 15 years in an international engineering consultancy in project management or sustainability consultancy.
- Demonstrate participation in the preparation and approval of sustainability certification (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama).
- In depth knowledge of the latest trends in the sustainability field
- Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English.

Additional Information

Note: This role is based in a remote region, AECOM provides local transport, dining, and accommodation as part of the employment package

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