Environmental Field Technician

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Singapore, and Dubai, working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Field Technician to join our team in Al Ula, KSA. In this role, you will be responsible for independently conducting field surveys, collecting samples, and monitoring various parameters to assess compliance and, the environmental impact of construction or natural processes. This role will require a high level of flexibility and resilience, and you may need to support the project team with related tasks, such as report writing, analyse data, conduct training of contractors, or attend client meetings. You will be working from the project site and need to travel to different sites regularly.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills (fluency in English and ideally Arabic)
• Pro-active and independent
• Motivated and self-drive
• Committed to organisational excellence
• Good relationship builder
• Collaborative personality
• Advanced time managing skills and ability to prioritise conflicting priorities.
• High level of resilience and excels in challenging conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental monitoring and assessments by collecting air, water, soil, and biological samples using appropriate sampling techniques and equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain monitoring equipment such as noise monitors, data loggers, weather stations, and water quality meters to track and monitor environmental parameters.
• Follow protocols for sample collection, preservation, and transportation to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Record field observations, measurements, and sample data accurately. Assist in data analysis and reporting.
• Conduct site inspections to identify potential environmental hazards, pollution sources, or ecological concerns.
• Prepare detailed field reports including sample analysis results and observations.
• Communicate effectively with client, Project manager and other stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management or other relevant area preferred
• International or GCC driving license, comfortable operating 4WD on construction site.
• 5 years experience in a similar role working in environmental or conservation-related roles.
• Proficiency in using field monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sampling methodologies.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advance report writing and presentation skills.

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the world's most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• A huge amount of freedom for our high-performing employees
• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture