Senior Consultant - Sustainability

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpin Limited is seeking a Senior Consultant - Sustainability to lead sustainability services for multiple projects in the UAE. The role is based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with oversight of sustainable design, assessments, and green building strategies.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants and authorities, drive adherence to UAE environmental standards, and mentor junior staff while expanding the firm’s market presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with sustainability focus.
• 8+ years in sustainability consultancy or green building certification in UAE/GCC.
• Proven ability to independently manage consultancy projects across design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability consultancy and green building certification projects.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with rating systems (LEED, WELL, Estidama).
• Manage certification processes, document reviews, and responses to reviewer comments.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable design, energy/water efficiency, IEQ.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability consultancy

Green building certification

Technical guidance

Communication

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge (UAE/GCC)

LEED/WELL/AP credentials

Arabic language (advantage)

UAE Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Sustainability/Architecture/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

LEED

WELL

Estidama

MS Office

Job description

Ref No. JD-142

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant - Sustainability with strong expertise to lead the delivery of sustainability services for our projects. This position is based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will oversee sustainable design projects, conduct assessments, implement green building strategies, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of sustainability frameworks, UAE environmental legislation, and construction best practices.

Company:

Alpin Limited is a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, with its global headquarters in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi—the world's first sustainable city. We're on a mission to transform the built environment by providing innovative commissioning, sustainability, and climate change solutions. As a company, we are committed to thought leadership and making a tangible difference in the world. We pride ourselves on having a diverse, multicultural team of experts who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. At Alpin, you'll be part of a dynamic, "young-at-heart" culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

To know more about Alpin Limited and its services and projects please visit www.alpinme.com

Reports Directly to:

Sustainability Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Sustainability & Green Building Certification

• Lead and independently manage sustainability consultancy and green building certification projects throughout design, construction and certification stages.


• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, assessments and compliance plans aligned with project requirements and applicable rating systems, including LEED, WELL, Estidama, and other relevant frameworks.


• Manage certification processes, including credit assessments, documentation reviews, technical submissions, coordination with certification bodies and responses to review comments.


• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary design and construction teams on sustainable design strategies, material selection, energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and other sustainability requirements.


• Review and ensure the technical quality of sustainability and certification submissions.

Project Management & Client Coordination

• Manage assigned projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.


• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.


• Lead sustainability coordination meetings, design workshops and technical discussions to facilitate project compliance and resolve technical issues.


• Monitor project progress, resource allocation, deliverables and potential risks, and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Team Leadership & Quality Management

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior sustainability consultants and engineers.


• Review and quality-check technical deliverables prepared by project team members to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements.


• Support knowledge sharing, internal training and continuous improvement of technical processes and project delivery standards.

Professional Development

• Contribute to technical publications, industry events, professional presentations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.


• Maintain professional development and remain updated on emerging sustainability standards, certification systems, regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consultancy, green building certification or management, with substantial experience in the UAE/GCC.


• Demonstrated experience in independently managing sustainability consultancy projects, including design and construction-stage delivery.


• Proven experience in implementing and managing green building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Estidama, or equivalent international rating systems.


• Strong technical knowledge of sustainable design principles, energy and water efficiency, sustainable materials, indoor environmental quality and construction-stage sustainability requirements.


• Knowledge of UAE/GCC sustainability regulations, environmental requirements and relevant local authority procedures.


• LEED AP and WELL AP accreditation required; Estidama PQP, Mostadam AP or other relevant professional credentials preferred.


• Strong project management skills, including scope management, programme coordination, resource planning, quality control and project accountability.


• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, lead multidisciplinary coordination and provide technical guidance to project teams.


• Experience in mentoring junior staff and reviewing technical deliverables.


• Strong technical writing, presentation, communication and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.


• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.


• UAE Driver’s license required.