Junior Waste & Sustainability Consultant - Design

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UAE seeks a Junior Sustainability & Waste Management Consultant. In this role, you will assist in shaping sustainable designs for diverse projects, focusing on waste management strategies and compliance with local regulations. You will collaborate closely with architects and engineers and will be responsible for advising on waste management design requirements and monitoring waste segregation practices. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about sustainability who want to specialize in waste management.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with high-profile projects

Opportunity for career growth

Support from experienced specialists

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in waste management or sustainability consulting.
• At least 1 year in design-stage waste planning or construction waste tracking.

Responsibilities

• Advise on waste management design requirements.
• Review architectural layouts for waste facilities.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure compliance.
• Support preparation of Construction and Operational Waste Management Plans.
• Monitor waste segregation on project sites.
• Conduct site audits for waste disposal practices.
• Provide training on waste segregation protocols.
• Assist with documentation for Estidama and LEED credits.
• Compile data for sustainability reports.

Skills

Basic understanding of LEED and Estidama certifications

Strong knowledge of waste streams

Ability to interpret design drawings

Strong documentation and reporting skills

Proficiency in Auto-Cad

Education

Bachelor's in environmental science, Sustainability, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UAE seeks a Junior Sustainability & Waste Management Consultant. In this role, you will assist in shaping sustainable designs for diverse projects, focusing on waste management strategies and compliance with local regulations. You will collaborate closely with architects and engineers and will be responsible for advising on waste management design requirements and monitoring waste segregation practices. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about sustainability who want to specialize in waste management.