Sustainability & Environmental Specialist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainability & Environmental Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to c ontribute to the environmental and sustainability strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure and masterplan projects. What You\'ll Be Doing:
  • Be part of complex project teams which require sustainability evaluation and environmental compliance, from conception to project completion.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals, and project permits.
  • Develop technical reports and studies for sustainability certification and environmental documentation as part of project deliverables.
  • Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project.
  • Assess and manage the appointed sub-consultants.
  • Review the S&E studies conducted by sub-consultants.
  • Prepare and submit permit and license applications, and coordinate with authorities to secure approvals.
  • Prepare community operational solid waste management plans as part of sustainability certification documentation.
  • Review and respond to RFIs and other technical queries, and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required.
  • Review deliverables prepared by consultants, suppliers, and contractors for accuracy and quality.

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or above in environmental studies, architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
  • Work experience of 3-5 years in an international engineering design and project management or sustainability consultancy.
  • Estidama PCRS PQP (Pearl Community Rating System Pearl Qualified Professional) experience and commitment to secure qualification within one month of employment.
  • Documented completion of at least one additional sustainability credential, LEED GA/AP, or equivalent, as a minimum (additional credentials a plus).
  • Analytical skills for assessing suitable sub-consultants.
  • Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, on multiple projects in parallel.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language for use in preparation of and delivery of high-quality documents in terms of grammar, composition, formatting, layout, spelling and organization.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring:
  • Master\xe2\x80\x99s egree or above in environmental studies, architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field .
  • Documented participation in the preparation of a third-party sustainability certification application (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama), including at least two (2) completed, certified projects.
  • Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets.
  • Bring a clear understanding of global good sustainability consultancy practices and delivery of projects that include bespoke sustainability advice.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1490116
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned