Field Supervisor (Landfill Contracts)

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 Field Supervisor for Landfill Contracts to join our team based in Jeddah, KSA.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations, compliance, and performance of landfill contracts within the cleaning and waste management projects in Jeddah Governorate. This role will include managing daily activities at the landfill sites, ensuring contract compliance, monitoring environmental standards, and coordinating with contractors and project teams to optimize landfill operations.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Supervising and managing daily operations at landfill sites to ensure compliance with contract requirements and environmental regulations.
• Monitoring contractor performance, ensuring that all waste management activities are conducted in accordance with project standards and local laws.
• Conducting regular site inspections to assess operational efficiency, safety, and environmental protection measures.
• Coordinating with contractors and project teams to resolve operational issues and improve landfill management practices.
• Preparing detailed reports on landfill operations, including performance assessments, environmental impact, and contract compliance.
• Ensuring the proper handling, disposal, and treatment of waste in compliance with local and international environmental standards.
• Providing recommendations for improving landfill operations and contract management processes.
• Maintaining accurate records of landfill activities, inspections, and contractor performance.

Qualifications:

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

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of landfill management practices, waste handling, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in managing landfill contracts.
• Ability to work closely with contractors and project teams to ensure operational success and contract compliance.
• 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.