Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Abu Dhabi)

WKC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy firm is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Scientist in Abu Dhabi with a focus on environmental impact assessments and permitting services. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in environmental consultancy and possess excellent report writing skills. Knowledge of UAE regulations is preferred. This role offers opportunities for technical and project management support within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in environmental consultancy with EIA development.
• Familiarity with UAE and KSA Environmental Regulations.
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE).

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial and technical proposals under direction.
• Write EIA Reports for projects in UAE and KSA.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans like CEMP and OEMP.
• Support line manager on EIA reports and Project Management.
• Interpret ecological/soil baseline survey reports for EIA.

Skills

Report writing skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Attention-to-detail

Organisational skills

Client interfacing skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering

Diploma in Environmental Science or related disciplines

Job description

About Us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Numerical Modelling and Marine and Biodiversity Studies. WKC’s award winning team is strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The Role: WKC is offering an opportunity for the role of an Environmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) with a focus on offering support to WKC’s EIA and environmental permitting services.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE and KSA, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., terrestrial ecology and soil and groundwater impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of terrestrial ecological / soil and groundwater baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations and KSA Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
• Added benefit: Previous experience with soil and groundwater and/or terrestrial ecology disciplines