Sociologist jobs in United Arab Emirates

Company:

Alpin Limited is a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, with its global headquarters in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi—the world's first sustainable city. We're on a mission to transform the built environment by providing innovative commissioning, sustainability, and climate change solutions. As a company, we are committed to thought leadership and making a tangible difference in the world. We pride ourselves on having a diverse, multicultural team of experts who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. At Alpin, you'll be part of a dynamic, "young-at-heart" culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

To know more about Alpin Limited and its services and projects please visit www.alpinme.com

Reports Directly to:

ESG & Climate Change Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Member of Climate Change & Policies team.
• Manage implementation and documentation of sustainability policies.
• Manage schedules, resourcing, tasks, and quality control for projects.
• Ensure all required reporting for internal and external stakeholders is completed according to applicable frameworks.
• Track and manage the project team’s compliance with applicable policies, standards, and strategies.
• Act as main focal point of contact with clients and project teams.
• Participate in development, update, enhancement, and implementation of Climate Change & Sustainability Policies.
• Apply project management principles: scheduling, resource leveling, effective meetings, client relations.
• Develop technical strategies for energy, carbon, water, and waste management, mitigation, reduction, and neutrality.
• Prepare and deliver technical and promotional presentations.
• Deliver White Papers as required by line managers.
• Support the company in its rapid growth plans.
• Conduct product and technology research.
• Contribute to regional publications, lectures, teaching assignments, speaking engagements, and webinars/seminars.
• Maintain internal KPIs and strive for continuous personal development.
• Open for secondment roles.
• Capable of business travel.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Follow ALPIN’s Integrated Management System and contribute to minimizing individual environmental impact.
• Act within legal responsibilities and comply with the Company’s Quality, Environment, and HSE policies.

Core Skills and Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience (essential)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field
• Strong English (very strong written & spoken)
• Preferred additional language: French, Arabic
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients and consultants
• High emotional and social intelligence
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Background in built environment sector
• Working knowledge of MEP, construction management, and design
• Experience on at least 5 sustainability consultancy projects
• Knowledge of current climate change issues, protocols, and carbon accounting (GHG Protocol)
• Familiar with net zero strategies and associated standards
• Knowledge of current sustainability standards: LEED, Al Sa’fat, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM
• Preferred or commitment to achieve LEED AP, Estidama, BREEAM, or other relevant certifications
• UAE experience
• Excellent planning, organizational, and self-management skills
• Strong communication skills (written, electronic, spoken)
• Hands-on engineering and project management skills (PMP preferred)
• UAE driver’s license and personal transportation
• Passport for regional travel

Key Experience:

• GHG Assessment Experience: Conducted GHG emissions assessments or carbon footprint studies; experience supporting or developing net zero strategies; familiarity with Scope 1, 2, 3, SBTi, and Science-Based Targets
• ESG Advisory & Reporting Experience: Worked on ESG strategies, materiality assessments, or sustainability reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Climate Risk Assessment: Contributed to or conducted climate risk or vulnerability assessments
• Green Building / Sustainable Design Knowledge: Familiarity with LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainable building certifications
• Analytical & Modelling Skills: Experience using carbon accounting tools or modelling platforms (Excel-based tools, OpenLCA, OneClick LCA)