Sustainability and Environment Specialist (Waste Management)

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Sustainability and Environment Specialist (Waste Management) to contribute to waste strategies for iconic infrastructure and masterplan projects in the UAE and beyond. You will guide project teams through planning, design, tendering and construction to meet sustainability and regulatory goals.

You will develop tailored waste reduction strategies, assess client processes, and prepare technical reports and permit applications while coordinating with authorities across UAE, KSA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences.
• 3-5 years of experience in international engineering design or sustainability consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of waste management practices and recycling technologies.
• Excellent written and oral English communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Be part of complex project teams for waste management within sustainability certification and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance during planning, design, tendering and construction to achieve sustainability goals.
• Develop tailored waste reduction and sustainability strategies for clients and propose innovations.
• Assess client waste processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to minimize waste and improve recycling.
• Develop technical waste management reports and studies for project deliverables.
• Prepare and submit permit and license applications, coordinating with authorities for approvals.
• Review deliverables from consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality.
• Analyze waste generation data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Prepare community solid waste management plans for sustainability documentation.

Skills

Waste management knowledge

English communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainability and Environment Specialist (Waste Management) to join our team! In this role you will get to contribute to the waste management strategies for the delivery of challenging, iconic, high-quality infrastructure, public realm and masterplan projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be part of complex project teams which require waste management alone or as part of sustainability certification and environmental compliance, from conception to project completion.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals, and project permits.
• Develop tailored waste reduction and sustainability strategies for clients and propose innovative solutions to minimize waste and maximize resource recovery.
• Work with clients to assess their waste management processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to minimize waste, improve recycling efforts, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for UAE, KSA and the rest of the EMEA region.
• Develop technical reports and studies for waste management as part of project deliverables.
• Prepare and submit permit and license applications, and coordinate with authorities to secure approvals.
• Analyze waste generation data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Prepare community operational solid waste management plans as part of sustainability certification documentation.
• Review deliverables prepared by consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality.
• As a Waste Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping organizations reduce their environmental impact and achieve their sustainability goals.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
• Work experience of minimum 3-5 years in an international engineering design and project management or sustainability consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of waste management practices, recycling technologies, and sustainability principles.
• Results-driven and able to provide expert advice and solutions for waste management.
• Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple projects in parallel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language for use in preparation of and delivery of high-quality documents in terms of grammar, composition, formatting, layout, spelling and organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stay updated on waste management and environmental laws and industry standards.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree or above in environmental management, circular economy, architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
• Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.
• Bring a clear understanding of global good waste management consultancy practices and delivery of projects that include bespoke advice.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

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