VIE Sustainability Consultant

Alpin; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a full-time Sustainability Consultant in Dubai. The ideal candidate has a Degree in Architecture Engineering and over 3 years of experience focusing on sustainable design within the built environment. Responsibilities include conducting sustainability assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and collaborating with project teams to enhance green building strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in sustainable design principles and green building certifications.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Architecture with a focus on sustainability.
• Excellent planning and organization skills for keeping up with fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability assessments and implement green building strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Sustainable design principles

Green building certifications

Excellent presentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Planning and organization skills

Education

Degree in Architecture Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

If you are interested in the V.I.E. program, you must meet all of the following conditions at the time of application:
Be under 28 years of age on the date of application.
Be a national of a member country of the European Economic Area.

Setec is an independent French engineering consulting group, founded in 1957, offering a wide range of services, including studies, design, project management, project management, project assistance, and expertise for major public works projects and industrial facilities of all kinds.

Its expertise lies in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, buildings, urban planning, energy, industry, and sustainable development.

Setec has more than 4 000 employees worldwide with locations in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, and wherever its projects take it.

Setec has been behind major infrastructure development projects including the Channel Tunnel, the LGV (High Speed Line) East, Rhin‑Rhône, Bretagne Pays de Loire in France, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, and is currently working on the UK EPR, the Maldives airport extension, the new Grand Paris metro lines, the Riyadh metro in Saudi Arabia, etc.

setec Alpin Limited, a branch of setec, is a multidisciplinary, sustainable cleantech consultancy based in Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Riyadh.

The local team is composed of a diverse range of experts who lead their respective fields, including LEED APs, PQPs, official Estidama trainers, commissioning authorities (CxA), construction managers, MBAs, and building physics PhDs. We also have commissioning authorities and consultants based in KSA, UAE and other prominent global locations.

To know more, please visit: www.alpinme.com

Mission

We are seeking a full‑time, on‑site Sustainability Consultant with an Architecture background and experience. This position is based in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee sustainable design projects, conduct assessments, implement green building strategies, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability assessments and implement green building strategies
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals
• Provide technical advice on sustainable design and construction practices
• Preparation and quality control of the green building design documentation as well as project specifications, calculations, plans and submittals
• Develop technical and non‑technical reports as per scopes of assigned projects and ensure high quality of deliverables
• Contributions to regional publications, lectures, teaching
• Personal development and plan to develop skills necessary

Profile

• Degree in Architecture Engineering.
• Proven proficiency in sustainable design principles and green building certifications
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Architecture with a focus on sustainability within the built environment sector
• GCC experience is essential
• Working knowledge of interior lighting, MEP, construction and design
• In‑depth knowledge of architectural materials in the KSA/UAE market, with the ability to recommend materials that achieve the required embodied energy and carbon reductions.
• Familiarity with environmental standards and regulations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and graphical presentation skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent planning and organization skills for keeping up with fast‑paced settings.
• Degree in Architecture Engineering.
• LEED AP BD+C credential & LCA experience are a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English, (Arabic is a plus)

Candidates for this VIE must be graduate with a Degree in Architecture Engineering with +2years of experience, under 28 years of age & have the nationality of a country within the EEA.