Job Description

Senior Sustainability Specialist - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Sustainability Specialist job in Dubai, UAE supporting complex infrastructure and masterplan developments. This role focuses on shaping and delivering sustainability and environmental strategies across high-profile projects, from early concept through design, construction, and completion, aligned with international certification frameworks and best practices.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to sustainability planning and evaluation for complex infrastructure and masterplan projects from concept to completion
• Manage multiple multidisciplinary projects requiring sustainability strategies and certifications such as LEED, Envision, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, and BREEAM
• Develop tailored sustainability strategies aligned with each project's objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering, and construction supervision to achieve sustainability targets
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation for sustainability certifications and environmental deliverables
• Develop RFPs and support the appointment of suitable sustainability sub-consultants
• Manage and review outputs from appointed sub-consultants to ensure quality and compliance
• Review and respond to RFIs and technical queries related to sustainability and environmental matters
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to gather and validate required information
• Review sustainability-related deliverables prepared by consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in sustainability consultancy within international engineering design or project management environments
• Professional credentials such as Estidama PCRS PQP, LEED AP, WELL AP, or BREEAM AP
• Strong understanding of global sustainability trends and their practical application on large-scale projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently or within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to collaborate across teams, geographies, and stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative within project teams and the wider business

Skills Set

• Sustainability strategy development
• Green building and infrastructure certification systems
• Environmental assessments and reporting
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• Consultant and stakeholder management
• Technical documentation and RFI management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sustainability best practices and innovation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and masterplan projects in the UAE and beyond
• Exposure to a wide range of international sustainability standards and certifications
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
• Long-term career growth within a global engineering and project management organization

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, delivering complex infrastructure and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons integrates sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence to support resilient, future-ready developments that contribute to long-term environmental and economic value.
Job Title Senior Sustainability Specialist - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Senior Sustainability Specialist - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Sustainability Specialist job in Dubai, UAE supporting complex infrastructure and masterplan developments. This role focuses on shaping and delivering sustainability and environmental strategies across high-profile projects, from early concept through design, construction, and completion, aligned with international certification frameworks and best practices.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to sustainability planning and evaluation for complex infrastructure and masterplan projects from concept to completion
• Manage multiple multidisciplinary projects requiring sustainability strategies and certifications such as LEED, Envision, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, and BREEAM
• Develop tailored sustainability strategies aligned with each project's objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering, and construction supervision to achieve sustainability targets
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation for sustainability certifications and environmental deliverables
• Develop RFPs and support the appointment of suitable sustainability sub-consultants
• Manage and review outputs from appointed sub-consultants to ensure quality and compliance
• Review and respond to RFIs and technical queries related to sustainability and environmental matters
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to gather and validate required information
• Review sustainability-related deliverables prepared by consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in sustainability consultancy within international engineering design or project management environments
• Professional credentials such as Estidama PCRS PQP, LEED AP, WELL AP, or BREEAM AP
• Strong understanding of global sustainability trends and their practical application on large-scale projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently or within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to collaborate across teams, geographies, and stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative within project teams and the wider business

Skills Set

• Sustainability strategy development
• Green building and infrastructure certification systems
• Environmental assessments and reporting
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• Consultant and stakeholder management
• Technical documentation and RFI management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sustainability best practices and innovation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and masterplan projects in the UAE and beyond
• Exposure to a wide range of international sustainability standards and certifications
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
• Long-term career growth within a global engineering and project management organization

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, delivering complex infrastructure and development projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons integrates sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence to support resilient, future-ready developments that contribute to long-term environmental and economic value.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 22000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required