Sustainability Engineer - J10125452

NES Fircroft; Abu Qrayn; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sustainability Engineer based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves collaborating with local authorities to ensure compliance with sustainability guidelines while overseeing various building projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Environmental Engineering and proven experience with Estidama and LEED. They will manage ESG reporting and develop sustainability strategies, contributing substantially to the company's environmental commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Estidama and LEED requirements in live projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency in reporting tools related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with ADM and EAD for sustainability compliance.
• Prepare sustainability strategies and green procurement plans.
• Submit Estidama/LEED audit reports.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Reporting

Sustainability implementation

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Sustainability reporting tools

Green building systems tools

Job description

Greetings from NES Fircroft!

Currently, we are hiring for the following role:

Sustainability Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi Site

Industry: Experience with villas, hospitality, residential

Middle East Experience Required

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Liaise regularly with ADM and EAD to align project execution with local sustainability guidelines
• Contribute to ESG reporting and carbon reduction planning across projects
• Prepare and implement sustainability strategies and green procurement plans
• Oversee material submittals and shop drawings to ensure LEED/Estidama compliance during construction
• Represent environmental and sustainability goals during weekly meetings with clients and authorities
• Prepare and submit Estidama/LEED audit reports, compliance trackers, and progress updates
• Work cross-functionally with trades, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure 360° sustainability compliance

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field
• Proven experience delivering Estidama and LEED requirements in live projects
• Hands-on knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability implementation
• Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and reporting abilities
• Proficiency in tools related to sustainability reporting and green building systems

Preferred Extras:

• LEED AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent green building certification
• Background in construction or consultancy sectors in the Middle East
• Strong analytical mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

If interested, please share your resumes at [e-mail].

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, wherever and whenever it is needed. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodation to ensure safety and compliance.