Environmental Manager

Role: Environmental Manager

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organization known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance during railway capacity upgrade projects. The role involves managing the environmental impacts of earthworks, drainage modifications, and construction along an active heavy haul freight corridor.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement environmental requirements on site and support the Environmental Manager (or deputize in their absence) in day-to-day compliance monitoring across all construction activities.
• Review site controls including dust suppression, noise monitoring, waste management, spill response protocols, and habitat/vegetation protection measures; verify proper implementation by contractors.
• Support environmental inspections and audits; document findings, prepare reports, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate environmental deliverables and maintain accurate records (monitoring logs, inspection reports, permits, waste manifests) for internal audits, regulatory submissions, and project handover.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new passing loops, sidings, and industrial spurs along operational rail corridors.
• Manage environmental aspects of earthworks, piling, and drainage modifications adjacent to live tracks.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to secure necessary environmental permits and approvals.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in environmental management on infrastructure projects.
• Experience on heavy haul freight rail or mining rail projects is an added advantage.
• Proven track record managing environmental aspects of brownfield construction (working near live tracks).
• Strong knowledge of local environmental regulations and international standards (IFC/World Bank).
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment (dust, noise, vibration) and reporting protocols.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills for audit and handover requirements.

Why Join Compass

• Be part of the supervision leadership team on a landmark high-rise mixed-use development.
• Work with a leading consultancy recognised for quality and delivery excellence.
• Collaborative, professional environment with strong technical leadership.

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.