Climate Change Consultant

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading sustainable consultancy, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping climate change and decarbonization strategies across the Middle East and Europe. This position offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, manage sustainability policies, and collaborate with a diverse group of experts in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about making a real impact in the field of sustainability and climate change, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful initiatives. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the built environment sector.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability standards like LEED and BREEAM.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation and documentation of sustainability policies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards for projects.
• Develop strategies for energy, carbon, water, and waste management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Climate Change Issues

Carbon Accounting

Knowledge of Sustainability Standards

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Planning and Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

Master's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

The candidate shall be assigned to an integrated Climate Change and Decarbonization team for projects within the Middle East and Europe.

About the Company:

Alpin Limited is a multidisciplinary sustainable cleantech consultancy based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The local team is composed of a diverse range of experts who lead their respective fields, including Climate Change Experts, Decarbonization consultants, ESG Advisors, Sustainability Professionals, Commissioning authorities (CxA), Construction managers, MBAs, and building physics qualifications. Our current projects include: Sustainability Policy development with the public sector, The Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Building, Community developments such as Al Zahia and Tilal Al Ghaf, Hospitality and leisure major developments such as AMAALA and Red Sea, as well as various Office Buildings & Residential Buildings and several other high-profile projects in regions of operations.

To know more, please visit our website: www.alpinme.com

Reports Directly to:

Head of Climate Change & Policy

Position Details:

• UAE full-time office attendance
• Mid-career level

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Member of Climate Change & Policies team.
• Manage the implementation and documentation of sustainability policies.
• Responsible to manage schedules, resourcing, tasks, and quality control for their projects.
• Ensure all required reporting for internal and external stakeholders is completed in accordance with the applicable reporting framework.
• Track and manage the progress of the project team’s compliance with the applicable policies, standards, and strategies.
• Main focal point of contact with clients and the project team.
• Participate in the development, update, enhancement, and implementation of Climate Change & Sustainability Policies.
• Understand and implement the principles of project management (scheduling, resource leveling, effective meetings, client relations).
• Develop technical strategies for energy, carbon, water, and waste management, mitigation, reduction, and neutrality.
• Prepare and deliver technical and promotional presentations.
• Deliver white papers as required by their line managers.
• Support the company in its rapid growth plans.
• Conduct product and technology research.
• Contribute to regional publications, lectures, teaching assignments, speaking engagements, and webinars/seminars.
• Maintain the required internal KPIs and strive for continued personal development.
• Open for secondment roles.
• Capable and able to travel on business trips.

HSE Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability:

• Every employee at ALPIN is required to familiarize themselves with ALPIN’s Environmental Impact Assessment and contribute towards minimizing their individual environmental impact in the course of their work.
• All employees must act within the legal responsibilities imposed upon them and the Company’s Quality, Environment and Health & Safety policies.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with both clients and consultants; High level of emotional and social intelligence.
• Capable of managing different project team members from different backgrounds.
• Background within the built environment sector (5 years).
• Working knowledge of MEP, Construction Management, and Design.
• Demonstrated project experience on 5 projects in a related role (Sustainability Consultancy).
• Knowledge of current climate change issues and protocols.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting and the GHG Protocol.
• Familiar with Net Zero strategies and associated standards.
• Knowledge of current sustainability standards: LEED, Al Sa’fat, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM.
• (Preferred or commitment to achieve within specified timeframe) LEED AP, Estidama, BREEAM Accreditation or other certification as required to execute works.
• Comprehensive written & spoken Arabic and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline (Environmental, Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture).
• UAE experience.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-manage.
• Strong communication skills (Written, electronic & spoken).

Additional Experience/Certifications:

• UAE Citizen is preferred, followed by Arabic nationality.
• Hands-on engineering and project management skills (PMP).
• Master’s Degree is a plus (not required).
• UAE Driver’s license & personal mode of transportation.
• Passport which allows for efficient regional travel.