Job description
Role Overview
Senior Environmental Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. The Environment & Sustainability Expert is responsible for management and oversight of the Operations and Maintenance Contractors (OMC) Environmental Management System, ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability initiatives across metro operations and maintenance activities.
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 a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Role Purpose
To support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible metro operations aligned with regulatory, contractual, and ESG requirements by managing environmental compliance, implementing sustainability initiatives, and overseeing environmental controls across O&M activities.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance
- Manage and oversee OMC compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in line with ISO 14001.
- Manage environmental permits, licenses, and reporting requirements.
- Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
Sustainability & ESG Initiatives
- Oversee the development and implementation of sustainability strategies for O&M operations.
- Support energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.
- Support water management initiatives.
- Support waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
- Support decarbonization and carbon reduction targets.
- Promote sustainable practices across metro operations.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track environmental KPIs including energy, emissions, waste, and water usage.
- Prepare environmental and sustainability reports for clients and stakeholders.
- Support ESG disclosures aligned with frameworks such as GRI or similar.
- Maintain environmental data systems and dashboards.
- Review OMC documentation relating to environmental issues.
Operational Environmental Management
- Ensure environmental controls during maintenance and operational activities.
- Oversee hazardous material handling and disposal.
- Oversee spill prevention and response.
- Oversee noise, vibration, and air quality management.
- Supervise depot, station, and track maintenance teams on environmental compliance.
Risk & Incident Management
- Identify environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Investigate environmental incidents and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain environmental emergency response plans.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with environmental authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Support client sustainability objectives and reporting needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams including HSE, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct environmental training and awareness programs.
- Promote sustainability culture across workforce and contractors.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or relevant demonstrable experience in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- 3–5 years in metro, rail, or large infrastructure O&M projects.
- Proven experience in environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks including GRI and TCFD.
- Carbon footprinting and sustainability metrics.
- Data analysis and reporting tools, with Excel and Power BI preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
Employment Terms
- Employee, Regular position.
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 with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.