Environmental Engineer (Emirati) (Consultancy | Risk & Reliability) -Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Description

Role Summary
We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the delivery of Environmental & Social risk management, Sustainability, LEED, and GHG management system services across the Middle East region (with focus on UAE, Oman, and KSA). The role is primarily office-based in Abu Dhabi, with occasional travel to client sites. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare commercial and technical proposals under the direction of the line manager.

• Write Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for projects in UAE and KSA, including specialist inputs (e.g., terrestrial ecology; soil and groundwater impact assessments).

• Prepare Environmental Management Plans (e.g., CEMP, OEMP).

• Support delivery of EIA, SIA, BAT, GHG and other Environmental / SRM reports, including project coordination and project management support.

• Interpret baseline survey reports (terrestrial ecology / soil & groundwater) and technical modelling outputs for inclusion in EIA reports.

• Conduct Health, Safety, Environmental Impact Assessments (HSEIA).

• Prepare man-day estimates for proposals/tenders (EIA, SIA, GHG, BAT), attend client meetings to confirm scope, issue data request forms, and perform document reviews.

• Conduct required site visits.

• Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering (or related discipline).

• Experience: 4–6 years (mid-level) or 8–12 years (senior).

• Strong understanding of HSE risk engineering and management within Oil & Gas / Petrochemical (other sectors are a plus).

• Excellent English (written and verbal) with strong technical report writing capability.

Additional Information / Preferred 

Skills 

• Exposure to Environmental Chemistry, Marine Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, etc.

• Management systems knowledge: ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 26000, GRI standards (or equivalent).

• Modelling tools: SoundPlan (noise), AERMOD (air dispersion); hydrodynamic modelling and OilMap / MIKE-2 are advantages.

• Working knowledge of ADNOC and/or ARAMCO, QE, PDO, KOC standards and relevant international standards.

• Consultancy experience is an advantage.

Personal Skills 

• Strong collaboration style and communication skills.

• Ability to evaluate complex situations, synthesize information, and propose practical solutions (including conflict resolution).

• Root Cause Analysis capability and stakeholder management.

• Excellent presentation skills and professional credibility.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong time management; adaptable to changing priorities.

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted