Consultant - Environment

Environmental Consultant – Strategy & Advisory Team

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Role Overview

Our Strategic Advisory team is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our KSA-based team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in environmental consulting, particularly on large-scale international projects, ideally in KSA, UAE, and the wider Middle East region.

The role requires expertise in coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, contributing environmental insights to master planning, and preparing and implementing construction-related environmental management plans, including site monitoring and auditing.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a fast-paced and exciting field. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of local environmental experts, supported by the wider Middle East business, to deliver on landmark projects for key clients. Additionally, you will work closely with technical specialists in the UK and India while engaging across the broader Middle East.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created through the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company. We are committed to engineering a better future for the planet and its people.

With increasing demand for environmental and sustainability consultancy services in the Middle East, we support growth in community development and infrastructure projects across real estate, government, utilities, and transport sectors. Our clients require environmental strategies not only at the project level but at corporate and organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated environmental strategies and design solutions, providing subject matter expertise to key clients.

• Support sustainability policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines at organizational or portfolio levels.

• Prepare EIAs and provide environmental inputs for master plans and feasibility studies supporting major infrastructure delivery.

• Conduct environmental audits on construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental management plans.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and certification bodies to secure statutory and certification approvals for sustainability components.

• Collect and analyze data from diverse sources to create clear, well-written technical reports.

Education & Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Environment, Sustainability, or related fields.

• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental or related subjects are preferred.

Professional Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in delivering EIAs and their application to projects in the Middle East and internationally.

• In-country experience in KSA, focusing on multidisciplinary work in large-scale master planning, design, and infrastructure projects.

• Strong EIA coordination skills.

• Expertise in developing technical reports aligned with local and international best practices.

• Membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or similar institution is advantageous.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong report-writing, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate issues and ideas clearly.

• Adaptable, flexible, and ready to embrace new challenges.

• Highly self-motivated with enthusiasm for delivering sustainable outcomes.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• Competitive salary.

• Accommodation and transportation allowances.

• 22 working days of annual leave.

• Medical and life insurance coverage.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to the point of origin.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.