Senior Sustainability Consultant — Green Building Leader

Alpin; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpin Limited, a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Consultant - Sustainability to lead sustainability services for projects in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You will oversee design, assessments, green building strategies and compliance with environmental standards, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The candidate should have extensive UAE/GCC experience, LEED/WELL credentials, and strong leadership and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consultancy, green building certification or management with UAE/GCC exposure.
• Independent management of sustainability consultancy projects across design and construction stages.
• Experience implementing green building certification systems like LEED, WELL, Estidama or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable design, energy and water efficiency, materials, indoor environmental quality.
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC sustainability regulations and local authority procedures.
• LEED AP and WELL AP accreditation required; Estidama PQP or Mostadam AP preferred.
• Strong project management including scope, schedule, budget, quality and accountability.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Strong writing, presentation, communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• UAE Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage sustainability consultancy and green building certification projects from design through certification.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, assessments and compliance plans aligned with project requirements and rating systems.
• Manage certification processes, including documentation reviews and coordination with certification bodies.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable design, materials, energy and water efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
• Review submissions for technical quality and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Lead sustainability coordination meetings, design workshops and technical discussions.
• Monitor progress, resources, risks and deliverables, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing and training.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards, certifications and industry best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Alpin Limited, a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Consultant - Sustainability to lead sustainability services for projects in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You will oversee design, assessments, green building strategies and compliance with environmental standards, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The candidate should have extensive UAE/GCC experience, LEED/WELL credentials, and strong leadership and client-management skills.