Environmental Consultant

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the UAE is seeking a motivated Environmental Consultant to join their Environmental Team. The role involves undertaking environmental assessments, obtaining regulatory approvals, and providing innovative solutions for diverse clients. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and a strong understanding of UAE environmental regulations. This position focuses on collaboration, project management, and client engagement, while also encouraging the development of junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in a consulting environment with Middle East experience.
• Good knowledge of UAE environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior team members in project delivery.
• Plan and execute environmental field works including marine ecological surveys.
• Enable new business opportunities through client relationships.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Management

Job description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.

As a global firm GHD continues to expand our market presence across the Middle East. Our UAE Environmental Team has a stable and growing workload and we are looking for a highly motivated Environmental Consultant who has experience in undertaking environmental assessments obtaining regulatory approvals and providing innovative environmental management solutions for government and private sector clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Senior team members in the delivery of projects in environmental impact assessment planning and management to a high standard ensuring client satisfaction.
• Planning and executing environmental field works including marine ecological survey soil groundwater air and noise sampling data management and technical reporting
• Enabling new business opportunities through existing and new client relationships.

What you will bring to the team

• Approximately 5-8 years experience in a consulting environment with demonstrated Middle East experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Marine Biology Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Environmental Management or similar.
• Good knowledge of UAE environmental regulations including permitting requirements and experience in obtaining permits from relevant agencies in the UAE.
• Demonstrated track record in the planning coordination and management of environmental projects.
• Excellent technical writing communication and project management skills.
• Must be comfortable working in the field at remote locations or on active construction site.
• Experience with presenting technical information to clients stakeholders and/or regulators.
• Proven business development networking and client relationship management skills.
• The ability to mentor grow and develop junior team members to continue the successful growth of the team.

Interested Apply now.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities genders and cultural backgrounds.

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