Environmental Manager

Job Description

The Candidate shall be assigned to an integrated sustainability team for projects within the Middle East and Europe and Reports Directly to the Head of Sustainability.

• Review environment compliance of projects during planning, design, and construction phases;
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development;
• Take the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services;
• Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy;
• Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices;
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with KSA, GCC, and international regulation and legislation;
• Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies;
• Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies;
• Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organizations environmental risks and financial costs;
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues;
• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising;
• Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment;
• Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters;
• Manage relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff;
• Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities;
• Participate in environmental education and research;
• Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues;
• Write environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility in the company;
• Set organizational sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery;
• Respond to inquiries and concerns related to EMS
• Devising strategies to meet targets and to encourage best practice
• To significantly increase the area of marine habitat under conservation management, and to improve management of existing sites.
• Devising the best tools and systems to monitor performance and to implement strategies
• Supporting the creation of marine protected areas, biodiversity and protected area planning, capacity building for conservation, alternative livelihood development and community outreach.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
• Managing environmental strategy budgets
• Review storm water management practices for municipal, industrial, and construction storm water programs.
• Liaising with internal staff including senior managers and directors
• Acting as a champion or cheerleader for environmental issues within the organization
• Providing environmental training to staff at all levels
• Writing plans and reports
• Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives including international legislation where applicable
• Producing educational or information resources for internal staff, clients or the general public
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.

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