Environmental and Social Lead Engineer

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Environmental & Social Lead. The role involves overseeing environmental and social programs in a large-scale upstream oil & gas project, ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years experience in environmental management within similar environments. Fluency in English is required. This position offers an opportunity for impactful work in sustainability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental management within large-scale onshore oil & gas construction.
• Strong understanding of environmental policies and management systems.
• Proven ability to manage environmental documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Environmental & Social KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with international environmental standards.
• Manage Environmental & Social Action Plans.
• Conduct inspections and performance reviews.
• Collaborate on CSR and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental management

Compliance audits

Risk assessments

Environmental policies

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Position: Environmental & Social (E&S) Lead

Location: Dubai, UAE (Residential)

Rotation/Missions: Occasional travel to Iraq (around 5 short missions per year)

Start Date: January 2026

About the Role

An experienced Environmental & Social Lead is required to oversee and implement all environmental, social, and sustainability programs within a large-scale upstream oil & gas development. The position will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with international standards and driving continuous improvement across all E&S activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of Environmental & Social KPIs.
• Ensure project compliance with international environmental and social standards, protocols, and conventions (UN, WHO, IFC, ISO, IOGP, etc.).
• Develop and maintain Environmental Risk Registers and Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation.
• Manage Environmental & Social Action Plans, including biodiversity, waste management, carbon footprint reduction, and water use programs.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and performance reviews across all project locations.
• Review and validate contractor E&S documentation and performance.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with operations and societal teams on CSR and sustainability initiatives.
• Support investigations and emergency response related to environmental incidents.
• Ensure proper implementation of mitigation measures by contractors and subcontractors.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental management within large-scale onshore oil & gas construction or project environments.
• Strong understanding of environmental policies, management systems, and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to manage environmental documentation and compliance audits.
• Experience with major international operators or EPC contractors.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and capable of working cross-functionally.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.