Sustainability Engineer

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sustainability Engineer to assist in overseeing environmental management system requirements and ensure effective implementation of sustainability practices across various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Environmental and Sustainability fields, including significant exposure to the Estidama certification process. This role calls for excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental and Sustainability disciplines.
• 5 years of experience in the Estidama certification process.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing environmental management system requirements.
• Monitor and manage Estidama processes.
• Verify sustainability reports and submissions.

Skills

Estidama certification process

Environmental and Sustainability disciplines

Report writing skills

MS Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Title

Sustainability Engineer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

— KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project description

KBR has been appointed under a framework agreement with the largest developer in Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. This includes developing essential infrastructure such as transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces and involving also the shaping of thriving communities by managing the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities, together with the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects. This PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

The Role

Assists the KBR Environmental and Sustainability Manager in overseeing daily operations related to effective implementation of environmental management system requirements throughout the program of operations.

This role necessitates proactive monitoring and effective implementation of sustainability requirements across the program of operations. The Sustainability Engineer collaborates with various stakeholders such as the Project Managers, Consultants, Contractors and relevant authorities. The role requires proficiency in Estidama certification process (PBRS, PCRS, PRRS and PVRS).

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Estidama processes, ensuring that Consultants and Contractors meet the contractual obligations and standards.
• Monitor any risks identified by the Consultant in the Estidama Pearl Rating Process and ensure timely communication to the Client and responsible stakeholders.
• Verify and check sustainability reports and submissions.
• Attends Estidama meetings during construction/commissioning.
• Provide guidance and support to the project team on all sustainability requirements, addressing sustainability concerns and assisting in the resolution of related issues.
• Keeps track and records of Projects’ sustainability key performance indicators as required by the client.
• Assist the project team in obtaining and securing the final Estidama certification upon project completion.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of Environmental and Sustainability disciplines, including at least 5 years of experience in the Estidama certification process in civil construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of Middle East work experience, Abu Dhabi experience preferred.
• Valid Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) Certification.
• Experience with other green buildings (LEED/ BREEAM) and sustainability certifications is an advantage.
• Preferred is experience in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or related consultancy.
• Excellent report writing skills and experienced user of MS Office and Primavera.
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken, Arabic speaking advantageous.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with various project teams and disciplines, consultants and contractors and authorities.
• Proven experience in Estidama submission and process.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with tight deadlines.
• Experienced in conduction site inspections.
• Team player.
• Strong customer focus.
• Accepts responsibility.