Senior Manager - Carbon & Materials (NEOM Site)

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Carbon and Materials Senior Manager.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

THE LINE has ambitious objectives and requirements for sustainability (inclusive of environmental aspects), owned and managed by THE LINE Proponent, which aim to create a new way of living, to address some of the major challenges facing the planet.

During design development stages, the Sustainability team is responsible for close coordination with the relevant stakeholders across THE LINE and NEOM to embed sustainability objectives and requirements into the procurement and management of the City Infrastructure Engineer and Early Works designers, including the Marine Consultant and the Industrialized Construction Consultant.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective implementation of carbon and materials sustainability requirements outlined with THE LINE Region Sustainability strategy and pillars including oversight and management of THE LINE Projects managed design consultants.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Development of carbon management and sustainable materials aspects of scope of works and contracts.
• Review of design consultant proposals (commercial and technical, as appropriate).
• Input to design consultant onboarding and engagement.
• Input to design review process (commercial and technical, as appropriate).
• Management of work in compliance with relevant NEOM Procedures, Standards and Employer Requirements, notably Environmental and Sustainability relevant requirements.
• Management and reporting of design consultant progress against carbon management related Key Performance Indicators and targets.

Responsible for implementation of carbon management and material workstream activities including but not limited to:

• Oversight of Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessment (WLCA).
• Setting out design assumptions with relevant designers and review their completed WLCAs.
• Review of GHG Emission Reduction Plans (GERPs) completed by relevant designers.
• Review of key design deliverables for compliance with carbon objectives.
• Supply Chain and Procurement engagement on carbon management and materials related aspects including Environmental Product Declarations for materials, providing their embodied carbon.
• Tracking and reporting: Low Carbon Opportunity implementation and progress against carbon reduction objectives, Material Sustainability Requirements (EPDs, Recycled Content, Diversion from Landfill, etc.).
• Managing work against objectives, requirements and commitments (including those determined by THE LINE Proponent and their design consultants and those outlined in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments / Permit Conditions).
• Support coordination with ENOWA, NEV, THE LINE Proponent and design teams.
• Brief City Infrastructure Engineer, Early Works designers, including the Marine Consultant and Industrialized Construction Consultant on their objectives, deliverables, deadlines, standards, guidance, and previous work.
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership, external partners, and other stakeholders to communicate the vision, strategy, and progress of Carbon Management and Sustainable Materials.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Sustainability Director.

Core Requirements

• Degree and higher in relevant sustainability or climate specialism with a minimum of 22 years experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of carbon management and quantification processes and methodologies, including LCA and related standards and tools, applicable data sources and suitable assumptions within the project context.
• Experience in ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol carbon standards.
• Experience of third-party sustainability certification, ideally Envision / LEED / WELL.
• Significant experience providing strategic level sustainability input to complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong delivery management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health, and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• 22 working days annual leave.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.