Sustainability Engineer

STRABAG; Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG is seeking a Sustainability Engineer in Muscat Governorate to drive sustainability strategy implementation across construction projects. The role ensures resource-efficient construction while translating sustainability targets into actionable site measures.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–8 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and data handling skills are essential, alongside a solid understanding of environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in construction or environmental roles.
• Strong understanding of site operations and practical implementation.
• Experience in environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Basic understanding of sustainability and decarbonization.

Responsibilities

• Implement sustainability measures aligned with the sustainability strategy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and project requirements.
• Monitor resource use (fuel, energy, water, materials) and environmental impact.
• Support waste reduction and recycling measures.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability Practices

Team Collaboration

Data Handling

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Sustainability Engineer is responsible for driving the implementation of the sustainability strategy across construction projects. The role ensures environmentally responsible and resource-efficient construction while translating sustainability targets into practical site measures. Also, it acts as a key link between the sustainability strategy (MC-level) and its effective implementation across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement sustainability measures aligned with the sustainability strategy and actively drive change management on site.
• Translate sustainability targets into practical and actionable measures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities for approvals and inspections.
• Ensure adherence to project environmental management plans (EMP).
• Monitor resource use (fuel, energy, water, materials) and environmental impact.
• Track carbon emissions and support implementation of reduction measures.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as air quality, noise, dust, and water discharge.
• Support waste reduction and recycling measures.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
• Support sustainability KPI tracking and data collection.
• Prepare sustainability and environmental reports.
• Train site teams on environmental and sustainability practices.
• Promote sustainable construction methods across all project types.
• Support sustainability initiatives, pilot projects, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering or related field
• 4–8 years of experience in construction or environmental roles
• Strong understanding of site operations and practical implementation
• Experience in environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting
• Basic understanding of sustainability and decarbonization
• Experience with data handling and reporting tools (Excel)
• Strong motivation and interest in sustainability topics
• Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership
• Team player with strong collaboration skills across departments and project teams
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence site behavior
• Hands-on, structured, and solution-oriented mindset