Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant – Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE

RSK Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant for their Dubai or Abu Dhabi offices. The role involves project management of large-scale environmental assessments, mentorship of junior staff, and client relationship management. Candidates should possess a BSc in a relevant field and over 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years experience in environmental consulting.
• Membership of a relevant professional body preferred.
• Experience in chairing environmental impact workshops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage environmental and health impact assessments.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders.

Skills

Project management

Environmental monitoring

Technical leadership

Stakeholder consultation

Effective communication

Networking

Financial management

Education

BSc degree in environmental or engineering discipline

MSc in environmental management or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking interest from highly disciplined and experienced environmental consultant to join our offices in Dubai or Abu Dhabi to help deliver high-level consultancy services.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and author large scale environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA) and strategic environmental assessments (SEA), and oversee environmental monitoring and baseline survey projects for major energy, industrial and infrastructure clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the wider region
• Support the environment team by providing guidance and mentoring to junior staff as and when required
• Provide technical leadership, co-ordination, technical review and direction on projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory authorities
• Manage project financial performance and meeting profit targets
• Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders and seek opportunities for new work
• Consultant with stakeholders and effectively manage sub-consultants
• Willingness to travel within the region, including travel to Iraq and KSA for short missions.

Desired experience

• BSc degree level qualified in a relevant environmental discipline or engineering discipline (preferably chemical / environmental engineers)
• Preference for a MSc degree in environmental management, environmental technology, ESHIA, environmental engineering or related environmental or engineering subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e., IEMA or equivalent) – chartered or working towards chartered status
• Over 8 years previous experience working in environmental consulting including providing permitting support, environmental monitoring, environmental management planning, compliance audits, modelling and site assessments for energy, industrial and infrastructure clients
• Experience of working in an international consultancy
• Middle East experience
• Thorough understanding of the ESHIA process, international environmental and social legislation, guidelines and standards, and international project financing mechanisms and implications
• Specialist knowledge in a technical discipline, for example marine environment or waste management
• Experience in chairing or scribing environmental impact identification (ENVID) workshops for energy, industrial and infrastructure projects
• Experience in providing technical alternatives and solutions to technical clarifications and design solutions to the clients in both an energy, industry and planning setting
• Experience in negotiating with regulators to achieve the best environmental outcome for the client
• Significant proofing, editing and report collation experience
• Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills
• Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously
• Robust project management, time management and financial management skills
• Proactive networker
• Full driving license

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

RSK is committed to its corporate responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote corporate responsibility throughout our supply chain.

To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our website www.rsk.co.uk