Terrestrial Ecologist

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Terrestrial Ecologist to join our team based in Riyadh, KSA.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Working within our vastly expanding, award-winning environmental team based in Riyadh to support our projects nationwide.
• Bringing energy and being self-motivated, with drive and passion for their work and being able to build on the success of the existing team.
• Supporting wider environmental work when there are no site visits taking place.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 5 years of experience partnered with a Bachelor's in Ecology, Biology, Zoology, Botanical Sciences, or a related subject.

• Previous experience of habitat assessments and mapping, as well as ecological field survey methods and equipment, will be mandatory.
• Previous experience of using GIS mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS will be desirable.
• Demonstrating knowledge of Environmental Management and Terrestrial Ecology, both in KSA and outside the Middle East.
• Demonstrating experience in project management, as well as knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Providing a successful track record of staying within budget and schedule on projects managed.
• Membership in an Environmental Accreditation Body (CIEEM, IEMA, etc.) will be viewed favorably.

Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are preferred.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.