ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Jobs For Humanity; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to ensure all construction activities align with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in environmental compliance within the construction sector. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, preparing compliance reports, and developing environmental management plans. This role offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a discretionary bonus program.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in environmental compliance in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations including the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all construction activities comply with environmental regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor compliance and identify potential issues.
• Prepare reports on environmental compliance and present findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Environmental management software

Job description

AtkinsRalis are looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Abu Dhabi UAE.

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldclass engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Our Strategic Advisory team is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our KSAbased team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in environmental consulting particularly on largescale international projects ideally in KSA UAE and the wider Middle East region.

The role requires expertise in coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies contributing environmental insights to master planning and preparing and implementing constructionrelated environmental management plans including site monitoring and auditing.

Position Overview

The Environmental Compliance Specialist will oversee and ensure that all construction activities comply with environmental laws and regulations. This role involves conducting site inspections preparing reports and implementing environmental management plans to minimize the impact of construction projects on the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with local state and federal environmental regulations.
• Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance with environmental standards and identify potential issues.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on environmental compliance and present findings to management and regulatory bodies.
• Environmental Management Plans: Develop and implement environmental management plans including waste management erosion control and pollution prevention.
• Training and Education: Provide training to construction staff on environmental regulations and best practices.
• Incident Response: Respond to environmental incidents and emergencies ensuring appropriate measures are taken to mitigate impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory agencies community groups and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 810 years of experience in environmental compliance in the construction industry within Abu Dhabi.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations including the Clean Water Act Clean Air Act and other relevant legislation.
• Skills: Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or similar are preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment and software.

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Proactive: Ability to anticipate and address potential environmental issues before they become problems.
• Ethical: Strong commitment to ethical practices and environmental stewardship.
• Adaptable: Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic construction environment.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong reportwriting verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate issues and ideas clearly.
• Adaptable flexible and ready to embrace new challenges.
• Highly selfmotivated with enthusiasm for delivering sustainable outcomes.

Why choose AtkinsRalis

• Taxfree salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care as well as personal health fitness and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime