Senior Sustainability Engineer

Parsons International

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP094-2219

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning:
• Prepare scopes of work, task orders, and conduct evaluations for procurement of sustainability sub-consultants
• Monitor the performance of sub-consultants

Project Execution:
• Provide qualified technical sustainability support for Projects
• Prepare and deliver training to Project teams at kick-off and early project stages
• Assist with all aspects of registration to enable projects to obtain required licenses / permits/ approvals from authorities or certifying bodies (e.g. UPC, GORD, MME etc.)
• Coordinate with authorities, certifying bodies and Clients to enable approvals / permits on technical deliverables
• Oversee the successful achievement of sustainability scope during Project design and construction supervision
• Prepare and / or review technical studies, reports, plans, narratives and supporting documentation to ensure achievement of sustainability deliverables and targets
• Provide technical input during design, tendering and construction supervision
• Review deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors for accuracy and quality
• Respond to RFIs and other technical queries and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required
• Conduct design and construction audits and site inspections and monitor implementation of corrective actions
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with Client, environmental agencies, consultants and contractors
• Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and presentations; deliver presentations

Corporate Support:
• Assist with development and administration of process / performance improvement tools for Projects and Facilities
• Participate in regional meetings
• Assist with coordination and delivery of training and awareness activities

Requirements

• At least seven years of total work experience with an EPCM or sustainability consultancy, including at least four years in a sustainability role, enabling building and infrastructure Projects to successfully achieve sustainability accreditations.
• Accredited in one or more sustainability rating systems (LEED AP, Envision, BREEAM, Green Roads, GSAS, Estidama, AlSa’afat).
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or Architectural discipline from a recognized university. Masters degree a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, and design and construction teams.
• Project management and client interface experience a plus.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

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