Sustainability Manager

Role Overview

Sustainability Manager at AtkinsRéalis, based in the Middle East Region. This is a regular employee position offering an exciting opportunity to join the Sustainability and Environment team and lead the delivery of sustainability, decarbonization, net zero, energy, GHG, and green building certification projects across the built environment sector.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners, clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Role Purpose

The Sustainability Manager will lead regional sustainability service delivery, working with the Middle East-based team to develop the regional offering and build on specialized technical knowledge while designing some of the region's most exciting projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capability, and the ability to independently manage workstreams and client interfaces while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continuous development of sustainability services and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Lead delivery of sustainability assessments, energy studies, carbon assessments, and technical analyses.
• Deliver high-quality technical outputs across medium to large-scale projects across multiple project stages.
• Review and quality assure technical deliverables prepared by junior team members.
• Apply strong expertise in one or more sustainability disciplines including sustainable buildings, sustainable communities, decarbonization, climate resilience, commissioning, or existing buildings.

Business Development

• Support pursuit opportunities, proposals, and technical submissions.
• Prepare technical methodologies, scope definitions, and fee estimates.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops, and strategy discussions.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and project extensions.
• Contribute to the development of new sustainability services, tools, and methodologies.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, regulations, and industry developments.

Team Management

• Manage project workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Plan and monitor project deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Line manage, mentor and support consultants and graduate team members.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Support project quality assurance and governance processes.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant sustainability consulting experience.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects across multiple project stages.
• Experience leading sustainability assessments, energy studies, carbon assessments, and technical analyses.
• Experience with certification in the built environment for mega projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Mostadam AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent preferred.
• Experienced in line management, with responsibility for staff line management and performance management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in one or more sustainability disciplines including sustainable buildings, sustainable communities, decarbonization, climate resilience, commissioning, or existing buildings.
• Strong knowledge of green building certification systems including LEED, WELL, Mostadam, Estidama, BREEAM, or equivalent.
• Understanding of sustainability regulations, policies, industry standards, and net zero frameworks.
• Excellent analytic and communication skills with ability to use quality data to drive objective decision making.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.