Senior Manager Sustainability (Utility/Energy)

Energy Vault; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Sustainability Strategy Lead, where you will drive their ESG agenda and champion long-term environmental impacts. With responsibilities including the execution of sustainability strategies and enhancing ESG ratings, you'll play a key role in shaping a competitive and sustainable future. This position requires significant experience in the energy/water sectors and offers growth opportunities with a competitive package.

Benefits

Competitive package

Growth opportunities

High-visibility ESG programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sustainability experience in utilities or energy/water sectors.
• Proven track record in developing sustainability and decarbonization strategies.
• Hands-on expertise in sustainability reporting and materiality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the corporate sustainability strategy.
• Manage and improve ESG ratings, certifications and disclosures.
• Oversee multi-year, cross-functional sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

ESG ratings management

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Bachelor’s in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s in Business

Master’s preferred

Job description

Black Pearl is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit a dynamic Sustainability Strategy Lead to drive their ESG agenda and champion long-term environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the corporate sustainability strategy, including decarbonization, climate adaptation, circular economy, and more
  

• Lead the full sustainability reporting cycle (data collection, materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, assurance) in line with GRI, CDP, SASB and UN SDG frameworks
  

• Manage and improve ESG ratings, certifications and disclosures (MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, EcoVadis, etc.)
  

• Oversee multi-year, cross-functional initiatives (renewable energy integration, energy & water efficiency, sustainable procurement, waste reduction, employee engagement)
  

• Leverage digital ESG tracking and analytics tools to drive performance improvements
  

Requirements

• 4+ years of sustainability experience in utilities or energy/water sectors, blending strategy-consulting and corporate roles
  

• Proven track record designing and implementing corporate sustainability and decarbonization strategies
  

• Hands-on expertise with end-to-end sustainability reporting and materiality assessments
  

• Experience managing ESG ratings/certifications and enhancing disclosure quality
  

• Strong program-management skills and the ability to engage senior stakeholders
  

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business (Master’s preferred)
  

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Shape the sustainability vision of an established engineering firm
  

• Lead high-visibility ESG programs with measurable impact
  

• Collaborate closely with senior leaders across functions
  

• Competitive package and growth opportunities
  

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