Sustainability Consultant – Construction and Site Supervision

Sigma Earth; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth seeks a Sustainability Consultant to lead construction-stage sustainability across UAE projects. You will perform site inspections, review submittals, and coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with LEED, Estidama, WELL, and other frameworks.

A Bachelor’s in engineering or related field plus 3–6 years UAE/GCC experience are expected. You will support authority submissions, monitor environmental performance, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of sustainability consulting or construction supervision experience in UAE/GCC.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and material approval processes.
• Experience with green building certification systems (LEED, Estidama Pearl, WELL, Mostadam, Fitwel, Al Sa'fat).
• Experience reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Familiarity with UAE authority requirements and local practices.
• Strong report writing, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document control platforms (ACC, Aconex, SharePoint).
• LEED AP / Estidama PQP / WELL AP preferred.
• Site-based construction experience on large-scale developments is an advantage.
• Experience with UAE sustainability authority submissions and audits preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support sustainability services across multiple UAE projects.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed site observation reports.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings for sustainability alignment.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams for documentation and approvals.
• Support submissions for LEED, Estidama, WELL, Mostadam, Fitwel, Al Sa'fat, and other frameworks.
• Assist with authority approvals and compliance submissions.
• Monitor on-site construction waste, IAQ, erosion control, and environmental compliance.
• Track sustainability performance using trackers, non-conformance reports, and close-out docs.
• Review contractor method statements and sustainability implementation plans.
• Support commissioning coordination and construction-phase documentation.
• Attend client, contractor, and project meetings to provide sustainability guidance.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress reports, dashboards, authority submissions, handover docs, and final certifications.
• Coordinate with energy, sustainability, commissioning, and digital teams for integrated delivery.

Skills

Site coordination

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Environmental Science / Sustainability

Tools

ACC

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and support construction-stage sustainability services across multiple projects in the UAE.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed site observation reports.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings to ensure alignment with sustainability and certification requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams to collect required documentation, evidence, and approvals.
• Support construction-phase submissions for certifications such as LEED, Estidama, WELL, Mostadam, Fitwel, Al Sa'fat, and other relevant sustainability frameworks.
• Assist with relevant authority approvals and sustainability-related compliance submissions.
• Monitor on-site construction waste management, indoor air quality measures, erosion and sedimentation control, and broader environmental compliance.
• Track sustainability performance using construction trackers, non-conformance reports, and close-out documentation.
• Review contractor method statements and sustainability implementation plans.
• Support commissioning coordination and construction-phase documentation requirements.
• Attend client, contractor, and project coordination meetings, providing technical sustainability guidance where required.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress reports, dashboards, authority submissions, handover documentation, and final certification submissions.
• Coordinate internally with energy, sustainability, commissioning, and digital teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in sustainability consulting and/or construction supervision within the UAE or GCC.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, material approval processes, and site coordination requirements.
• Experience with green building certification systems such as LEED, Estidama Pearl, WELL, Mostadam, Fitwel, and Al Sa'fat.
• Experience reviewing construction material submittals, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Familiarity with UAE authority requirements and local construction practices.
• Strong report writing, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, urgent site requirements, and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management or document control platforms such as ACC, Aconex, or SharePoint is preferred.
• LEED AP, Estidama PQP, WELL AP, or equivalent accreditation is preferred.
• Site-based construction experience on large-scale developments, hospitality, residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects will be an advantage.
• Experience with UAE sustainability authority submissions and construction audits is preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.