Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a highly disciplined Graduate Environmental Consultant (UAE National) to join our offices in the UAE to help deliver environmental projects.
Successful candidates will be working on high profile projects helping some of Middle East's leading organisations to safeguard the environment for the future.
The successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting senior consultants with work on a range of projects in the following technical areas: environmental monitoring and baseline surveys, environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA), environmental auditing and construction environmental management plans
• Undertaking fieldwork activities, including site visits and the collating of site data and information
• Assisting technical leads in the preparation of reports
• Compilation of regulatory framework documents containing local, national, and international legislation, standards, and guidelines
• Carrying out research into environmental issues
• Assisting with the production of technical and commercial proposals
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulators
• Supporting senior consultants with project administration and financial management
• Contributing to the general running of the office, carrying out office administration tasks
• Complete timesheets in a timely manner at the end of each week and submit to line manager
• Aim to achieve utilisation target as agreed with line manager
• Maintain a personal CPD record and develop/update an RSK format professional CV.

Desired experience and qualities

• Hold a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in environmental science or related discipline
• Preferably MSc qualified in a relevant subject
• Interest or experience in developing specialism such as air, noise or social (advantageous)
• Professional Membership (advantageous)
• Some experience working on consultancy projects (advantageous)
• Some knowledge of UAE environmental legislation
• Willingness to travel for short periods of time across the region including KSA
• Excellent English (written and verbal) communication skills
• Fluency in Arabic (advantageous)
• Ability to think critically and work proactively
• Good team player, with the ability to work autonomously
• Enthusiastic and well organised
• Full driving license
• Good team player, with the ability to work autonomously
• Enthusiastic and well organised
• Full driving license.
• UAE National

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Regular training and career development
• Opportunity to work in other areas of the business

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.
RSK is committed to its corporate responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote corporate responsibility throughout our supply chain.
To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our website
RSK Middle East offers leading consultancy and contracting services in engineering, environmental management and sustainability planning that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the region. Since the company's establishment in Abu Dhabi in 2007, it has been providing consultancy and contracting services to wide-ranging clients undertaking small- and large-scale projects in the Middle East and North Africa. We engage with clients in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. All projects adhere to international safety, health, environmental and quality standards. We are supported by our partners and RSK's global centre of excellence.
All RSK Middle East regional branches work to a common standard of care for employee safety, technical quality and environmental protection following RSK's ISO-certified system and with country-specific regulations and accreditations. The SHEQ management team maintains the system and records SHEQ performance to meet company and client expectations. Our Middle East teams access state-of-the-art global expertise through RSK's centre of excellence. This includes social sciences, human health, groundwater risk assessments, sustainable remedial alternatives analyses, remedial solution implementation, environmental and social impact assessments, contractual matters, stakeholder communications and advocacy.
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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