Sustainability Manager

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager/Director to lead sustainability strategy, ESG programmes and environmental performance across the organisation. You will shape policies, drive carbon reduction and energy efficiency, and report on KPIs and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, HR and leadership to embed sustainability, pursue green certifications and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of carbon management, energy efficiency, environmental regulations, ESG reporting and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, ESG programmes, policies, and targets.
• Lead initiatives covering carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste management, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
• Monitor and report on sustainability KPIs, carbon emissions, ESG metrics and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, audits, risk reviews, and improvement programmes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, finance, HR and leadership to integrate sustainability into operations.
• Support green building certifications, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement and compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiency, climate resilience and sustainable business practices.
• Lead and mentor sustainability, environmental and ESG teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

ESG reporting

Carbon management

Energy efficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, ESG, Environmental Management, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager / Sustainability Director to lead sustainability strategy, environmental initiatives, ESG programmes, and sustainability performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, ESG programmes, policies, and targets.
• Lead initiatives covering carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste management, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
• Monitor and report on sustainability KPIs, carbon emissions, ESG metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, audits, risk reviews, and improvement programmes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, finance, HR, and leadership teams to integrate sustainability into business operations.
• Support green building certifications, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable business practices.
• Lead and mentor sustainability, environmental, and ESG teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, ESG, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or a related senior role.
• Strong knowledge of carbon management, energy efficiency, environmental regulations, ESG reporting, and sustainability frameworks.
• Familiarity with GRI, GHG Protocol, TCFD/ISSB, LEED, BREEAM, Green Mark, or other relevant standards.
• Strong analytical, strategic, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, regulators, consultants, and senior stakeholders.
• Relevant certification in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or energy management is an advantage.
• Experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, or other relevant industries is preferred.