Sustainability Masterplanner - Hybrid Dubai

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AECOM seeks a detail-oriented Sustainability Planner in Dubai to develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with corporate ESG objectives. You will collaborate across departments to integrate sustainable practices into operations and drive measurable impact for environmental stewardship.

The role requires masterplanning experience, understanding of sustainability frameworks, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Sustainability Planning preferred.
• Active credential in LEED, Estidama, Sahel at community level is required.
• Understanding of sustainable urban planning and masterplanning principles.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
• Effective teamwork and coordination within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of sustainability principles into planning and design decisions throughout project development.
• Leverage experience on sustainability-led masterplanning projects, including development of sustainability frameworks, performance targets, and implementation roadmaps.
• Contribute to sustainability assessments at masterplan level—rating systems, certification frameworks, and ESG-related studies.
• Assist in evaluating sustainability across key themes including energy, water, carbon, mobility, ecology, climate resilience, and circular economy.
• Undertake research, benchmarking, and analysis of local and international sustainability standards, policies, and best practices to inform project recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports to support documentation for client submissions and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to collect, review, and analyse design information required to track sustainability objectives and performance targets.
• Monitor project sustainability commitments, ensuring actions and targets are effectively communicated and implemented.

Skills

Sustainability planning

Masterplanning

Environmental reporting

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Sustainability planning background

LEED credential

Estidama credential

Job description

AECOM seeks a detail-oriented Sustainability Planner in Dubai to develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with corporate ESG objectives. You will collaborate across departments to integrate sustainable practices into operations and drive measurable impact for environmental stewardship.

The role requires masterplanning experience, understanding of sustainability frameworks, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.