Senior Environmental Engineer

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Environmental Engineer to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh. The project comprises the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination development featuring several iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Delivered under a client governance framework with stringent programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring that all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support both successful operations and long-term legacy objectives. What You'll Be Doing: • Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across project sites. • Ensure compliance with project environmental requirements, permits, and applicable local regulations. • Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). • Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance. • Review contractor environmental plans, method statements, and environmental reports. • Monitor environmental performance and recommend corrective and preventive actions. • Assess and mitigate environmental impacts related to construction activities. • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on environmental matters. • Prepare environmental reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics. • Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and sustainability initiatives. • Support biodiversity, ecology, and environmental protection requirements where applicable. • Investigate environmental incidents and ensure implementation of corrective actions. • Provide environmental awareness training and guidance to project teams. • Support environmental permitting and approval processes. • Promote sustainability and continuous environmental improvement across project activities. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior environmental staff. • Participate in testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout activities from an environmental perspective. • Perform other duties related to environmental management as assigned. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and environmental management systems. • Experience implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. • Knowledge of sustainability, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental compliance requirements. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems. • Professional environmental certifications are an advantage. • Membership in a recognized environmental professional organization is preferred. • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 10+ years of environmental experience, preferably on large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development projects.