Senior Sustainability Consultant (Saudi National)
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Riyadh to lead sustainability initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The role involves developing ESG strategies, carbon footprint analysis, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sustainability strategies that integrate ESG principles into organizational operations and decision making processes
- Analyze and monitor the organization's carbon footprint, environmental impact, and resource consumption; recommend and implement reduction strategies
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international environmental regulations and sustainability standards applicable in Saudi Arabia
- Prepare comprehensive ESG reports and sustainability disclosures for stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies
- Lead cross functional teams and collaborate with internal departments to identify sustainability opportunities and drive organizational change
- Conduct sustainability assessments and audits of business processes, supply chains, and vendor practices
- Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, and community organizations
- Stay current with emerging sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; provide thought leadership
- Manage sustainability projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable outcomes
- Develop training programs and awareness campaigns to promote sustainability culture throughout the organization
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, environmental management, or corporate sustainability roles
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and sustainability standards applicable in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region
- Demonstrated experience with carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, and environmental impact analysis
- Proficiency in sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or similar standards
- Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills with proficiency in sustainability reporting tools and software
- Strong project management capabilities with experience leading cross functional initiatives
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus
- Saudi Arabian national (as per position requirements)
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Company Overview
- Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
- We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
- Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Job Description
- Develop and execute sustainability strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into organizational operations and decision making processes.
- Analyze and monitor the organization's carbon footprint, environmental impact, and resource consumption; recommend and implement reduction strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international environmental regulations and sustainability standards applicable to operations in Saudi Arabia.
- Prepare comprehensive ESG reports and sustainability disclosures for stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies using industry standard frameworks and reporting methodologies.
- Lead cross functional teams and collaborate with internal departments to identify sustainability opportunities, assess risks, and drive organizational change initiatives.
- Conduct sustainability assessments and audits of business processes, supply chains, and vendor practices to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, and community organizations, to advance sustainability objectives and build strategic partnerships.
- Stay current with emerging sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; provide thought leadership and recommendations to senior management.
- Manage sustainability projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable outcomes.
- Develop training programs and awareness campaigns to promote sustainability culture and practices throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, environmental management, or corporate sustainability roles.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and sustainability standards applicable in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region.
- Demonstrated experience with carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, and environmental impact analysis.
- Proficiency in sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or similar standards.
- Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills with proficiency in sustainability reporting tools and software.
- Strong project management capabilities with experience leading cross functional initiatives.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Saudi Arabian national (as per position requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in sustainability (e.g., LEED, ISO 14001, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional).
- Experience with Vision 2030 initiatives and Saudi Arabia's sustainability goals.
- Knowledge of circular economy principles and sustainable supply chain management.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility programs.
- Familiarity with sustainability software platforms and data management systems.
- Track record of successfully implementing sustainability programs that resulted in measurable environmental and business benefits.
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