Lead Sustainability Engineer - LEED/Estidama Specialist

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Transportation allowance

Housing allowance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer in Abu Dhabi to ensure certification compliance across construction projects. You will lead audits, reviews, and documentation for LEED, Estidama, and other green ratings, coordinating with MEP and Civil teams to drive KPI performance.

The role demands deep technical expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership in promoting sustainable practices on site and in certification processes.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of sustainability and construction industry experience.
• B.Eng/B.Tech degree in a relevant field is required.
• Mandatory ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS) and LEED AP credentials.
• WELL AP desirable (in process).
• Experience delivering Estidama and LEED certification on Dubai/Abu Dhabi projects.

Responsibilities

• Communicate sustainability requirements and progress to project teams.
• Review design drawings, materials specs, and contractual sustainability documents.
• Prepare documentation to maintain sustainability KPIs.
• Review subcontractor pre qualifications and credentials.
• Review sustainability plans, reporting, and energy simulations.
• Coordinate with contractors including MEP and Civil engineers.
• Review technical submittals and shop drawings for sustainability compliance.
• Liaise with contractor's Sustainability Manager for day-to-day issues.
• Conduct site sustainability meetings and prepare MOM.
• Review monthly sustainability progress reports.
• Report sustainability performance to clients.
• Review alternate sustainability proposals.
• Coordinate with authorities on green rating submissions.
• Schedule and conduct audits and prepare audit reports.
• Site visits and sustainability inspections with contractors.
• Prepare monthly reports with all disciplines.
• Adhere to QA/QC system and quality manual.
• Provide oversight to Contractor's CEMP and report non-compliance.
• Ensure testing of materials per project standards.
• Raise NCNs and SINs with RE.
• Review corrective actions and close out.
• Inspect materials and witness tests by third parties.
• Develop technical and non-technical project reports.
• Support business growth by promoting Atkins services.
• Coaching of junior staff and sustainability training.
• Conduct product and technology research related to sustainability.

Skills

LEED AP

ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS)

WELL AP

Education

B.Eng / B.Tech in a relevant field

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer in Abu Dhabi to ensure certification compliance across construction projects. You will lead audits, reviews, and documentation for LEED, Estidama, and other green ratings, coordinating with MEP and Civil teams to drive KPI performance.

The role demands deep technical expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership in promoting sustainable practices on site and in certification processes.