Sr. Associate - Sustainability and Environment Specialist

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate - Sustainability and Environment Specialist. This role involves managing complex sustainability projects, developing strategies for climate resilience, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have over 13 years of experience in sustainability consultancy and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to impactful environmental strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of experience in sustainability or climate change consultancy.
• Good knowledge on climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning.
• Good knowledge on climate change policies in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects requiring sustainability expertise.
• Develop sustainability strategies tailored for project requirements.
• Prepare RFPs and assess sub-consultants for projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Well-organized

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in related field

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Associate - Sustainability and Environment Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to contribute to climate change, sustainability and environmental strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality strategy, policy advisory, infrastructure and masterplan projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be part of multidisciplinary project teams and manage complex projects which require sustainability and climate change input and expertise on mitigation and adaptation planning and policies.
• Manage and present to the clients during project workshops and meetings.
• Develop climate resilience and sustainability strategies tailored for each project’s aspirations and requirements.
• Be curious and suggest alternative solutions and innovative ideas for each project’s vision.
• Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy development as part of project deliverables.
• Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project, assess and manage the appointed sub-consultants, and review their deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Manage, mentor, support, overview and review the junior members inputs and deliverables.
• Be experienced with the bidding process to win new work.
• Expected to work on your own, using your own initiative with support as and when necessary.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Masters, PhD) in climate change, sustainability, environmental science, architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
• Work experience of minimum 13 years in an international engineering /design / project management / sustainability /climate change consultancy.
• Good knowledge on embodied carbon calculations (PAS 2080 a plus).
• Good knowledge of climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning for government and/or private sector clients including on topics such as the impact of climate change on infrastructure, the natural environment, financial sector and waste management.
• Good knowledge on climate change policies, planning and national adaptation plans in the GCC (or other regions)
• Estidama, Envision, and/or LEED AP and/or BREEAM AP ((additional credentials a plus).
• Good knowledge on the latest trends in sustainability field and finding ways to implement them synergistically.
• Analytical skills, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Prior experience of leading complex climate change and sustainability projects with government and private sector clients that delivered positive outcomes and satisfied clients.
• Documented participation in the preparation of climate change and sustainability reports, including at least one (1) completed project.
• Experience on PAS 2080 and Green House Gas emissions calculations.
• Experience in coordinating with diverse and multidisciplinary individuals and teams including client, consultant, engineers, planners and scientists to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.
• Bring a clear understanding of global good climate change and sustainability consultancy practices and delivery of projects that include bespoke and strategic advice.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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