Environmental Coordinator

About REEF / Red Sea Global

Science-Driven. Nature-Focused. Future-Ready.

REEF is a specialized subsidiary under Red Sea Global. REEF delivers comprehensive environmental advisory services, focusing on mangrove plantation enhancement, coral management programs, and in-depth baseline environmental surveys.

With a strong commitment to responsible and science-led development, REEF drives sustainability through innovative restoration strategies and long-term solutions that benefit both nature and communities. The team combines scientific rigor and creative thinking to lead the way in sustainable environmental practices across Red Sea Global's pioneering destinations.

Job Purpose

The Environment Coordinator supports the execution of consultancy services related to mangrove monitoring, conservation and enhancement. The role has a strong fieldwork component as it contributes to implementation of field surveys, e.g., baseline assessments and monitoring protocols, and mangrove/terrestrial restoration activities for clients within and beyond Saudi Arabia. The Coordinator conducts field operations, including being responsible for logistics, field data recording to support mangrove/terrestrial technical studies and progress reporting. The role also contributes to supervision of workers for larger scale mangrove/terrestrial restoration projects.

Job Responsibilities

Fieldwork, Data Recording & Reporting

• Conduct field surveys for mangrove monitoring and restoration, following standardized protocols, including measurements of seedlings and trees parameters, measurements of environmental parameters by use of sensors, and collection of samples.
• Implement small-scale mangrove restoration activities, including nurseries and planting.
• Coordinate labor for large-scale mangrove/terrestrial restoration activities, including demonstrating and transferring technical knowledge, ensuring adherence to technical protocols and field standards, reporting daily operations.
• Ensure smooth fieldwork operations by planning ahead (e.g., schedule activities, book transportation, prepare equipment and material).
• As required, act as the field team lead by coordinating other field team members, assigning roles and tasks, and acting as a first point of contact with upper management.
• Train and transfer knowledge to other junior team members.
• Record data using standardized forms, and perform quality check of data recorded by other junior team members.
• Collate data from coordinated team and ensure data are reported to senior team members in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and help implement field health and safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to other terrestrial and marine fieldwork activities when required.

Safety, Quality & Environment (HSE Compliance)

• Apply all safety procedures during field activities, boat and marine operations.
• Ensure environmental best practices and compliance with relevant national and international standards.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Fresh graduate with relevant bachelor's degree (e.g. in environmental or biological science, or related field), OR diploma in relevant technical field and minimum 2 years experience in a field directly relevant to the position.
• Experience with fieldwork in mangroves ecosystems is desirable.
• Data recording and data management experience.
• Experience working in remote regions is desirable.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).

Skills

• Physical condition sufficient to work in the field in physically demanding environment, and remote areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse multi-cultural team members.
• Command of English is highly desirable.

Job Context

The role operates within a fast-paced consultancy environment, requiring high adaptability, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines. Frequent field presence (coastal, marine, intertidal zones) is expected.

About Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global (RSG) is the developer behind some of the world's most pioneering regenerative tourism destinations, including The Red Sea and AMAALA. Guided by a purpose that goes beyond delivery, RSG is demonstrating a more responsible way to shape the places where people live, work, and travel.

Regenerative tourism underpins how RSG designs, builds, and operates its destinations, with a focus on delivering measurable, positive impact, restoring natural ecosystems, and empowering communities. Owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), RSG showcases the progressive power of Saudi Vision 2030, acting as an agent of change, trailblazing industries and accelerating transformation across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.

For more information about Red Sea Global, visit https://www.redseaglobal.com/en