Senior Associate – Environmental

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties PJSC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Environmental Engineer to implement and enhance the Environmental Management System across construction projects. The role requires ensuring compliance with UAE environmental legislation and standards while monitoring contractors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with a minimum of 5 years experience in Environmental Engineering and knowledge of UAE environmental regulations. This position offers an opportunity to promote sustainability and environmental best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with large developers, construction firms, PMCs, consultants, contractors, or government entities.
• UAE / GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Ensure compliance with UAE environmental laws, EAD requirements, Estidama, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Monitor PMCs, consultants, and contractors for compliance.
• Coordinate and follow up on obtaining environmental permits.
• Conduct regular site inspections and internal/external environmental audits.
• Ensure environmental monitoring and compliance checks.
• Promote environmental awareness through initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC environmental regulations

Contractor environmental assessment and compliance monitoring

Audit, inspection, and reporting expertise

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong communication skills in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related discipline

Environmental Diploma (preferred)

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of Aldar’s Environmental Management System (EMS) across all construction and development projects, ensuring compliance with UAE environmental legislation, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) requirements, Estidama, and ISO 14001 standards while promoting environmental best practices and sustainability objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS), including environmental policies, procedures, objectives, and targets.
• Ensure compliance with UAE environmental laws, EAD requirements, Estidama, and ISO 14001 standards across projects.
• Monitor PMCs, consultants, and contractors for compliance with EIAs, CEMPs, environmental permits, policies, and targets.
• Coordinate and follow up on obtaining environmental permits and NOCs from project initiation through handover.
• Conduct regular site inspections and internal/external environmental audits, including second-party audits.
• Ensure environmental monitoring (air, water, terrestrial), SDS compliance, and chemical content limits are in line with UAE legislation.
• Coordinate pollution control, waste management, recycling, emergency response, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives.
• Enhance environmental awareness and culture through initiatives, campaigns, and alerts.
• Ensure Estidama requirements are aligned and integrated with the EMS.
• Liaise with authorities, including Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), on environmental compliance matters.
• Support environmental investigations and report incidents or non‑compliances as required.
• Collect environmental data and prepare monthly environmental performance reports and dashboards.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation on the Aldar QHSE platform.
• Participate in contractor and service provider prequalification and provide technical environmental advice.
• Contribute to environmental CSR initiatives where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Environmental compliance performance across projects
• Number of environmental breaches (repeat vs. non‑repeat)
• Timeliness of contractor approvals and EAD compliance
• HSE environmental spend vs. approved budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related discipline
• Environmental Diploma (preferred)
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Environmental Engineering
• Experience with large developers, construction firms, PMCs, consultants, contractors, or government entities
• UAE / GCC experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC environmental regulations
• Contractor environmental assessment and compliance monitoring
• Audit, inspection, and reporting expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic