Senior Engineer - Environment - Rail Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Senior Engineer – Environment to support a PMCM program focused on rail infrastructure. You will lead environmental supervision, regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainability integration across project delivery, coordinating with design, construction, and operations teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in environmental engineering or supervision, with 3–5 years PMCM experience on infrastructure projects and rail exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years in environmental engineering or supervision.
• 3–5 years PMCM experience preferred for large projects.
• Experience on rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to integrate environmental requirements.
• Prepare environmental reports and regulatory documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental performance against project objectives.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

PMCM Experience

Rail Infrastructure

Environmental Audits

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

ISO 14001 Certification

Job description

Senior Engineer – Environment – Rail Infrastructure

Role: Senior Engineer – Environment – Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Environmental Services – Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering – Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in environmental engineering or supervision; 3–5 years of PMCM experience preferred – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Environment to support a Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM) project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on environmental supervision, regulatory compliance, environmental risk management, and sustainability integration throughout infrastructure project delivery. The role places particular emphasis on environmental management within rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee environmental compliance activities, conduct site inspections and audits, assess environmental risks, and coordinate mitigation measures. Responsibilities also include providing technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams, engaging with regulatory authorities and contractors, and monitoring environmental performance against project objectives.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Environmental Services
• Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Oversight – Ensure project activities comply with applicable local, regional, and international environmental regulations and standards.
• Monitor environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site inspections to evaluate environmental practices and identify potential non-compliance.
• Perform environmental audits and assessments to verify adherence to project requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Coordinate with project teams to address environmental concerns and improve compliance performance.
• Maintain oversight of environmental obligations associated with construction and project delivery activities.
• Environmental Management and PMCM Supervision – Oversee environmental aspects of the Program Management and Construction Management project.
• Ensure environmental management activities remain aligned with project objectives and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams to integrate environmental considerations into project activities.
• Provide technical input into environmental planning and supervision processes.
• Monitor the implementation of environmental requirements across relevant project disciplines.
• Coordinate with project management personnel to address environmental issues affecting construction activities.
• Support consistent application of environmental management procedures throughout project execution.
• Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation – Identify potential environmental risks associated with project activities.
• Assess environmental impacts and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Conduct environmental risk and opportunity reviews.
• Monitor emerging environmental concerns that may affect project compliance or performance.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to implement risk mitigation measures.
• Review the effectiveness of environmental management actions and recommend improvements.
• Support proactive identification and resolution of environmental challenges.
• Rail Infrastructure Environmental Supervision – Apply environmental engineering and supervision expertise to infrastructure project activities.
• Support environmental management requirements relevant to rail infrastructure construction.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to address environmental considerations during project execution.
• Monitor environmental compliance across relevant construction activities.
• Identify environmental risks arising from project delivery and recommend suitable mitigation measures.
• Support integration of environmental requirements into multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Contribute to environmental performance monitoring throughout infrastructure development.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Regulatory Coordination – Serve as a primary point of contact for project environmental matters.
• Liaise with environmental regulatory authorities, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate environmental compliance requirements and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate responses to environmental concerns raised by project participants.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams regarding environmental management practices.
• Support effective communication between environmental specialists, construction teams, and project management.
• Maintain professional working relationships with relevant regulatory and project stakeholders.
• Environmental Training and Technical Guidance – Provide environmental guidance to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communicate relevant environmental regulations, standards, and project requirements.
• Support training activities covering environmental management and best practices.
• Assist project personnel in understanding environmental risks and mitigation requirements.
• Promote consistent application of environmental compliance procedures.
• Share technical knowledge to support improved environmental performance.
• Encourage awareness of sustainability objectives across project activities.
• Sustainability and Resource Efficiency – Support sustainability initiatives intended to reduce project environmental impacts.
• Promote resource efficiency through appropriate environmental management practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance.
• Contribute innovative solutions that support project sustainability objectives.
• Coordinate with relevant disciplines to integrate sustainability considerations into project activities.
• Monitor progress against applicable environmental and sustainability commitments.
• Recommend improvements that support responsible infrastructure development.
• Environmental Reporting and Documentation – Prepare detailed environmental reports covering project compliance and performance.
• Develop environmental risk assessments and supporting technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental inspections, audits, and management activities.
• Document environmental performance metrics and relevant project observations.
• Prepare compliance information for regulatory and stakeholder reporting.
• Ensure environmental reports are submitted within applicable project deadlines.
• Maintain organised documentation to support environmental reviews and project oversight.
• Environmental Performance Monitoring – Monitor environmental performance against relevant project requirements.
• Review compliance findings and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Assess environmental management activities for consistency with project objectives.
• Communicate significant environmental concerns to project management.
• Recommend practical measures to improve compliance and sustainability outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement in environmental supervision and management practices.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in environmental engineering or environmental supervision.
• At least 3-5 years of experience on Program Management and Construction Management projects is preferred.
• Proven experience in rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Understanding of environmental management requirements throughout infrastructure project delivery.
• Ability to coordinate environmental matters with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience preparing environmental reports, compliance documentation, and performance assessments.
• Capability to communicate environmental requirements to contractors, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and environmental risk mitigation practices.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• ISO 14001-related certification.
• NEBOSH certification.
• Equivalent relevant professional certification.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

• Environmental engineering and construction supervision.
• Environmental management for infrastructure projects.
• Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM).
• Rail infrastructure environmental compliance.
• Environmental inspections, audits, and assessments.
• Local, regional, and international environmental regulations.
• Environmental risk identification and mitigation.
• Environmental management systems and ISO 14001 principles.
• Sustainability integration and resource efficiency.
• Environmental performance monitoring.
• Regulatory authority and contractor coordination.
• Environmental reporting and compliance documentation.
• Environmental training and technical guidance.
• Multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Environmental risk and opportunity reviews.
• Technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leave arrangements.
• Voluntary employee benefits and additional perks.
• Flexible work options, where applicable.
• Employee well-being resources and assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

Specific benefits and eligibility conditions for this vacancy have not been disclosed.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public and private sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges through advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM combines multidisciplinary expertise to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of USD 16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. Guided by its purpose of delivering a better world, AECOM contributes to projects that improve essential infrastructure, support environmental sustainability, strengthen communities, and create lasting value for future generations.

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