8 Environmental Assessment jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Officer to oversee and ensure that all construction activities comply with environmental laws and regulations.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all construction activities meet environmental standards.
• Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance and identify potential issues.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on environmental compliance and present findings.
• Environmental Management Plans: Develop and implement plans including waste management, erosion control, and pollution prevention.
• Training: Provide training to construction staff on environmental regulations and best practices.
• Incident Response: Respond to environmental incidents ensuring appropriate measures are taken.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to address environmental concerns.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in environmental compliance within Abu Dhabi.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment and software.

Key Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to reviewing environmental policies, conducting risk assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing environmental management systems, developing and implementing sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, conducting audits and investigations, and analyzing data to inform decision making.

Why Choose This Role? As an Environmental Compliance Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while working in a dynamic industry. You will be responsible for ensuring that our company operates in an environmentally responsible manner, which includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing sustainable solutions.

AtkinsRalis are looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Abu Dhabi UAE.

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldclass engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Our Strategic Advisory team is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our KSAbased team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in environmental consulting particularly on largescale international projects ideally in KSA UAE and the wider Middle East region.

The role requires expertise in coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies contributing environmental insights to master planning and preparing and implementing constructionrelated environmental management plans including site monitoring and auditing.

Position Overview: The Environmental Compliance Specialist will oversee and ensure that all construction activities comply with environmental laws and regulations. This role involves conducting site inspections preparing reports and implementing environmental management plans to minimize the impact of construction projects on the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with local state and federal environmental regulations.

• Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance with environmental standards and identify potential issues.

• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on environmental compliance and present findings to management and regulatory bodies.

• Environmental Management Plans: Develop and implement environmental management plans including waste management erosion control and pollution prevention.

• Training and Education: Provide training to construction staff on environmental regulations and best practices.

• Incident Response: Respond to environmental incidents and emergencies ensuring appropriate measures are taken to mitigate impact.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory agencies community groups and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 810 years of experience in environmental compliance in the construction industry within Abu Dhabi.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations including the Clean Water Act Clean Air Act and other relevant legislation.

• Skills: Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or similar are preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment and software.

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations.

• Proactive: Ability to anticipate and address potential environmental issues before they become problems.

• Ethical: Strong commitment to ethical practices and environmental stewardship.

• Adaptable: Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic construction environment.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong reportwriting verbal and presentation skills.

• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate issues and ideas clearly.

• Adaptable flexible and ready to embrace new challenges.

• Highly selfmotivated with enthusiasm for delivering sustainable outcomes.

Why choose AtkinsRalis

• Taxfree salary.

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance coverage.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Annual flight contribution.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care as well as personal health fitness and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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Head of Environment Quality and Safety

• This role will significantly impact the team, clients, and partners by driving operational excellence and aligning with Siemens Energy's mission to create a sustainable future.

1. Define EQS objectives and strategy across the region, ensuring alignment with overall goals.
2. Build relationships with local EQS representatives in ME countries, facilities, and service operators to foster collaboration and support.
3. Ensure EQS processes are implemented and adhered to within the organization, working closely with partners in the countries and central functions.
4. Supervise and report on the EQS performance of each country in the region, implementing corrective measures to address issues.
5. Provide tactical guidance, operational support, and EQS consulting to regional and local leadership, management, and employees.
6. Promote Quality & Business Excellence awareness by ensuring training and coaching across functions.

• A degree in Engineering or a relevant professional qualification, complemented by substantial experience in EQS management.
• Over 10 years of proven experience in corporate EQS or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in English, strong analytical, effective communication, and assertiveness skills.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic EQS topics, including EHS injury prevention methodologies and continuous improvement concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of EQS risk management, root cause analysis techniques, auditing, and compliance with ISO standards.
• Relevant EQS certifications, such as NEBOSH and Lean Six Sigma, are advantageous.

Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact

An Abu Dhabi based investment management group with a strong influence into environmental protection, is creating and financing nature based solutions in emerging markets territories.

So why this role in particular?

Here's an opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial institution at the forefront of global environmental trading markets. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team with deep expertise across commodity trading, project finance, investment management, and climate policy. You'll have exposure to international markets, direct impact on scaling climate solutions, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What you'll be doing:

· Support legal due diligence for investment transactions, including project financings and offtake agreements.

· Review, draft and amend contracts related to trading frameworks.

· Conduct legal and policy research on regulatory developments related to corporate, financial services, and trading markets.

· Assist in preparation of internal corporate documents such as board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and service provider contracts.

· Monitor evolving laws, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to trading markets, financial regulation, and environmental commodities.

Who you'll likely need to be in order to succeed:

Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:

• England and Wales qualified, with a PQE guideline of at least 2+, and probably no more than 8 years.
• Generalist skill set across commercial, corporate, transactions, and / or financial services work.
• Exposure to financial services trading and regulated financial markets is ideal.
• Current UAE residence will be preferred but very suitable overseas applicants will also be considered.
• Strong interest and commitment to climate change initiatives.

We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.

Taylor Root Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Taylor Root Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact

An Abu Dhabi based investment management group with a strong influence into environmental protection, is creating and financing nature based solutions in emerging markets territories.

So why this role in particular?

Here’s an opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial institution at the forefront of global environmental trading markets. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team with deep expertise across commodity trading, project finance, investment management, and climate policy. You’ll have exposure to international markets, direct impact on scaling climate solutions, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support legal due diligence for investment transactions, including project financings and offtake agreements.
• Review, draft and amend contracts related to trading frameworks.
• Conduct legal and policy research on regulatory developments related to corporate, financial services, and trading markets.
• Assist in preparation of internal corporate documents such as board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and service provider contracts.
• Monitor evolving laws, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to trading markets, financial regulation, and environmental commodities.

Who you’ll likely need to be in order to succeed:

Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:

• England and Wales qualified, with a PQE guideline of at least 2+, and probably no more than 8 years.
• Generalist skill set across commercial, corporate, transactions, and / or financial services work.
• Exposure to financial services trading and regulated financial markets is ideal.
• Current UAE residence will be preferred but very suitable overseas applicants will also be considered.
• Strong interest and commitment to climate change initiatives.

We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.

Job number: 072025-285690

Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.

To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesEnvironmental Quality Programs, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, and International Trade and Development

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• Lead and drive the strategic direction of our environmental and social impact programs across Africa.
• Oversee the establishment and management of collection centers and recycling hubs in key regions.
• Develop partnerships with governments, NGOs, and private-sector organizations to scale our reach.
• Ensure the recycling processes are efficient and that the transformation of plastic waste into useful products meets quality and sustainability standards.
• Drive community engagement and empowerment through awareness campaigns and incentive structures.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure the smooth operation of plastic collection and distribution systems.
• Manage a team of regional managers, ensuring that the community-driven model is implemented successfully.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our programs, reporting on environmental and social outcomes.
• Innovate and explore new recycling technologies and practices to further enhance product value.
• Represent the company at industry events and in discussions with government and community leaders.
• Develop financial strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the companies’ initiatives.
• Foster a culture of environmental stewardship and social responsibility within the company.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within sustainability, environmental management, or community-based programs.
• In-depth knowledge of recycling processes, waste management, and circular economy principles.
• Experience in managing large-scale community-driven initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate with government, NGO, and private-sector partners.
• A passion for social impact, sustainability, and environmental innovation.
• Strategic thinking, with a focus on scaling and expanding operations across Africa.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources efficiently.
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Join a revolutionary environmental and social impact company with a mission to address plastic waste pollution in Africa while empowering local communities. By incentivizing individuals to collect and recycle plastic waste in exchange for credits, we aim to create a cleaner, greener Africa. The recycled plastics are then transformed into valuable products like chairs, tables, electric scooters, bicycles, and plastic blocks for road construction—items that are distributed back to the community at no cost.
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and drive the strategic direction of our environmental and social impact programs across Africa.
• Oversee the establishment and management of collection centers and recycling hubs in key regions.
• Develop partnerships with governments, NGOs, and private-sector organizations to scale our reach.
• Ensure the recycling processes are efficient and that the transformation of plastic waste into useful products meets quality and sustainability standards.
• Drive community engagement and empowerment through awareness campaigns and incentive structures.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure the smooth operation of plastic collection and distribution systems.
• Manage a team of regional managers, ensuring that the community-driven model is implemented successfully.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our programs, reporting on environmental and social outcomes.
• Innovate and explore new recycling technologies and practices to further enhance product value.
• Represent the company at industry events and in discussions with government and community leaders.
• Develop financial strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the companies’ initiatives.
• Foster a culture of environmental stewardship and social responsibility within the company.

• Proven experience in a leadership role within sustainability, environmental management, or community-based programs.
• In-depth knowledge of recycling processes, waste management, and circular economy principles.
• Experience in managing large-scale community-driven initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate with government, NGO, and private-sector partners.
• A passion for social impact, sustainability, and environmental innovation.
• Strategic thinking, with a focus on scaling and expanding operations across Africa.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources efficiently.
• Ability to work in diverse and challenging environments