Job Description
The Team ***Please note; this is a project-specific role and the successful candidate may be required to be on-site up to 6 days a week during construction*** At Cundall, we don't just design buildings—we are specialist designers and engineers, and our people shape resilient, responsible environments. Our MENA Sustainability team is leading the region's most ambitious projects, blending technical excellence with visionary thinking. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional who will be reporting to our Sustainability Lead in Riyadh office, someone who excels both on the ground and in collaborative design settings. This is a role with two distinct, vital streams of impact: leading sustainability delivery during construction, and supporting our regional team on design and corporate sustainability initiatives. The Role Construction & Client Leadership You will be the on-site sustainability authority, the direct link to our clients, and the driving force ensuring sustainability commitments become reality. Act as the primary client interface for all sustainability matters during construction, managing expectations, reporting progress, and solving challenges in real time. Represent Cundall in meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors. Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and sustainability standards. Promote a culture of sustainability throughout the project. Lead construction sustainability workshops with contractors to establish clear protocols for documentation, material compliance, and environmental management plans. Liaise with CxA, ensuring HVAC, lighting, envelope, and renewable systems meet design intent and certification criteria (LEED & Mostadam). Lead the handover process, compiling the final certification submission with support from the office team, and see the project through to awarded certification. Design & Corporate Sustainability Support When not on site, you will integrate into our MENA Sustainability team, contributing your expertise to earlier project stages and broader strategic goals. Collaborate with sustainability consultants, building physics engineers, and design teams to integrate sustainable strategies into multidisciplinary projects from concept onward. Collaborate with stakeholders such as architects, engineers, urban planners, and community representatives to embed sustainability into project design and execution. Develop and implement policies and guidelines related to sustainability Support the development of corporate sustainability initiatives, including: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and strategy. Internal research, tool development, and knowledge sharing. Green building certification strategy and innovation.
