Graduate - Environment & Sustainability (Emiratization)

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate graduates for their Environment & Sustainability graduate program. This exciting opportunity involves contributing to impactful projects that transform society while focusing on environmental management and sustainability. You will work alongside international experts, providing technical inputs for assessments, coordinating with stakeholders, and gaining diverse project experience. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive culture, this role offers a unique chance to grow your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Join this innovative firm and make a difference in the world!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Medical coverage

Generous leave

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in consultancy or as an environmental specialist on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical inputs for Environmental Impact Assessments and related documentation.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to support project delivery within the environmental scope.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Environmental Disciplines

Proposal Writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Biology

Degree in Geography

Degree in Architecture

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise on projects that transform society.

We currently have an opening for graduates passionate about the environment and sustainability to join our Environment & Sustainability graduate program. Candidates with degrees in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Process Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Occupational Health
• Environmental Engineering
• Architecture
• Geology
• Geography
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Your new role, what's involved:

1. Providing technical inputs for Environmental (and Social) Impact Assessments, CEMPs, EMS, and related documentation.
2. Supporting your team and the wider WSP group in project and proposal inputs.
3. Coordinating with subconsultants and undertaking baseline surveys for EIAs and monitoring.
4. Ensuring environmental and sustainability permits are achieved during design and construction phases.
5. Understanding and implementing environmental management plans and systems.
6. Assessing environmental performance on projects.
7. Having a commercial acumen and experience in writing proposals and reports.
8. Supporting your professional development through diverse projects, mentoring, and training.
9. Coordinating with stakeholders to support project delivery within the environmental scope.
10. Experience liaising with international lenders and conducting international assessments is beneficial.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in one of the specified fields.
• Comfort in liaising directly with contractors and undertaking site work.
• A specialty in an environmental field (beneficial).
• Experience in consultancy or as an environmental specialist on large infrastructure projects.
• A good understanding of technical environmental disciplines.
• Knowledge of Middle East environmental legislation and practices.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia (advantageous).
• Stakeholder and public engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages like Arabic or French are beneficial.
• Some sustainability knowledge (beneficial).

What's in it for you:

We value work-life balance, individual needs, and diversity. Flexible working options such as remote work, part-time work, or flexible hours are supported. We offer competitive pay, medical coverage, generous leave, and professional subscriptions. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensure fair interview processes.