Sustainability Engineer: LEED & Certification Lead

Candu Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Sustainability Engineer to drive certification, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with project teams. You will support LEED/Estidama processes, audits, and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–7 years in sustainability, with ESTIDAMA PQP and LEED credentials; WELL AP is a plus. Expect cross-functional collaboration, site visits, and reporting to clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant sustainability experience.
• ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS) certification.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP certification.
• WELL AP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support communication of sustainability requirements and project progress to stakeholders and teams.
• Coordinate with Contractor's Sustainability Engineer/Manager on day-to-day activities.
• Assist MEP and Civil teams in meeting sustainability requirements.
• Participate in sustainability meetings and support Minutes of Meeting (MoM).
• Review design drawings, specs and sustainability documentation.
• Maintain tracking documentation for KPIs and compliance.
• Support review of contractor submissions (materials, shop drawings, calculations).
• Ensure alignment with sustainability specs and project requirements.
• Support green building certification processes (LEED, Estidama, Al Sa'fat).
• Assist in approvals, QA/QC and adherence to standards.
• Conduct site inspections and support audits; track NCNs and SINs.
• Prepare monthly sustainability performance reports and client reporting.

Skills

Sustainability coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ESTIDAMA PQP

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP

WELL AP (advantage)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks a Sustainability Engineer to drive certification, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with project teams. You will support LEED/Estidama processes, audits, and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–7 years in sustainability, with ESTIDAMA PQP and LEED credentials; WELL AP is a plus. Expect cross-functional collaboration, site visits, and reporting to clients and regulators.