Environment & Sustainability Solutions Lead

ROLE OVERVIEW                                                                                              

This role will focus on providing expert guidance and innovative solutions for delivering sustainability within existing residential communities and supporting the team with advice for future developments. Also responsible for driving sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainable practices into planning, and ensuring the successful implementation of sustainable solutions across our operations.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Experience with process management and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience in process mapping and process modelling tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.
• Capability to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competence in negotiating with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Flexibility to adjust engagement strategies based on changing circumstances or feedback.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Uphold ethical standards in all stakeholder interactions and communications.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

Sustainability Strategy & Planning

• Develop, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies for existing residential communities and supporting future developments
• Ensure alignment with regional, national, and international sustainability standards, regulations, and best practices.

Project Management

• Lead and manage sustainability projects from conception through to delivery, ensuring timely completion within budget while meeting sustainability objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Advisory Services

• Provide expert advice to internal teams, developers, and community stakeholders on sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and climate change adaptation strategies.

Sustainability Assessments & Reporting

• Conduct sustainability assessments of existing developments and residential communities to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present sustainability reports, performance metrics, and progress updates to senior management, clients, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance & Certification

• Advise on the application and integration of sustainability-related certifications for existing and future developments and renovation projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and assist in achieving certification goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams and industry experts to drive the implementation of sustainability solutions.
• Engage with community members and other stakeholders to promote sustainability awareness and drive

collective action.

Innovation & Research

• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and practices in sustainability. Proactively identify
• opportunities for innovation and introduce cutting-edge solutions to improve the sustainability of residential

communities.

Training & Capacity Building

• Support the development of training materials and programs to educate stakeholders on sustainability
• principles and practices. Build internal capacity to implement sustainable practices across the organization.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ relevant working experience with environmental management,
• circular economy, sustainability, and/or climate change mitigation in a similar role;
• Strong understanding of sustainability practices, green building certifications, energy efficiency,
• environmental regulations, and climate adaptation strategies. Familiarity with residential and
• urban planning principles.
• Familiar with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI);
• Familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• Experience with national framework strategies around corporate sustainability
• Knowledge of CSR, circular economic concepts and/or innovative business models is an advantage
• Knowledge of the waste sector and material efficiency (preferred)
• Knowledge of carbon emissions accounting (preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Architecture,
• Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Member of relevant society, institute, or association (preferred).