Senior Sustainability Engineer — Infrastructure & Compliance

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 536,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Sustainability & Environmental Senior Engineer to lead strategy development for infrastructure and masterplan projects. You will shape sustainability programs, coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities, and mentor project teams.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, LEED/AP or equivalent accreditation, and strong English communication. Join a global firm delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or related field.
• 10+ years in sustainability and environmental roles.
• Accredited in LEED AP, Envision, BREEAM or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, and design/construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical sustainability and environmental support for projects to achieve goals and targets.
• Prepare and deliver training to project teams at kick-off and early stages.
• Assist with registration for licenses/permits/approvals from authorities or certifying bodies.
• Develop sustainability and environmental strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations.
• Review deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare RFPs to appoint suitable sub-consultants.
• Respond to RFIs and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain required information.
• Conduct design/construction sustainability audits and site inspections; monitor corrective actions.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with Client, environmental agencies, consultants and contractors.
• Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision.
• Oversee sustainability scope during design and construction supervision.
• Prepare scopes of work and evaluate procurement of sub-consultants.
• Monitor performance of sub-consultants.
• Assist with development and administration of process/performance tools for Projects and Facilities.
• Participate in regional meetings.
• Assist with training and awareness activities.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

English communication

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Sustainability & Environmental Senior Engineer to lead strategy development for infrastructure and masterplan projects. You will shape sustainability programs, coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities, and mentor project teams.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, LEED/AP or equivalent accreditation, and strong English communication. Join a global firm delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions in a dynamic environment.