25 Environmental Engineering jobs in the United Arab Emirates

• Education bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience 1–2 years minimum in environmental management or compliance
• Certifications (Preferred) ISO 14001, OSHA,
• Skills Analytical Thinking, Regulatory Knowledge, ESG reporting

Note: Only candidates currently based in the UAE will be considered. Please do not apply if you are located outside the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce adherence to local, national and international environmental regulations (e.g., ISO 14001).

• Waste & Emissions Management: Supervise waste disposal, recycling programs and emissions tracking using tools like carbon footprint calculators.

• Site Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify risks and ensure environmental safety.

• Training & Education: Develop and deliver training programs on environmental policies, sustainability practices and emergency response.

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of environmental performance, incidents and corrective actions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams, contractors and regulatory bodies to align environmental goals.

• Sustainability Projects: Lead initiatives such as composting programs, energy efficiency upgrades and food waste reduction strategies.

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing

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• Education bachelor's in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience 1–2 years minimum in environmental management or compliance
• Certifications (Preferred) ISO 14001, OSHA,
• Skills Analytical Thinking, Regulatory Knowledge, ESG reporting

Note: Only candidates currently based in the UAE will be considered. Please do not apply if you are located outside the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce adherence to local, national and international environmental regulations (e.g., ISO 14001).

• Waste & Emissions Management: Supervise waste disposal, recycling programs and emissions tracking using tools like carbon footprint calculators.

• Site Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify risks and ensure environmental safety.

• Training & Education: Develop and deliver training programs on environmental policies, sustainability practices and emergency response.

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of environmental performance, incidents and corrective actions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams, contractors and regulatory bodies to align environmental goals.

• Sustainability Projects: Lead initiatives such as composting programs, energy efficiency upgrades and food waste reduction strategies.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing

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Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance at the construction site.

The HSE Assistant Officer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe working environment. This involves monitoring site activities, enforcing safety policies and conducting regular inspections to identify potential hazards.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and enforcing HSE policies, procedures and site regulations.
• Monitoring site activities for compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.
• Conducting safety inspections, risk assessments and audits regularly.
• Identifying hazards, reporting unsafe conditions and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Supporting incident investigations, reporting and recommending preventive measures.
• Providing safety training and toolbox talks to site workers and staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of HSE documentation and reports.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HSE within the construction industry.
• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field (advantageous).
• Certifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH Certificate and IMS certificate.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and risk management principles.
• Ability to assist in safety inspections and enforce compliance.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a forward-thinking organization. You will have the chance to develop your skills and contribute to the success of the company.

This is an entry-level position that requires a high level of motivation and enthusiasm. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Procurement Engineer

The role involves the execution and support of procurement and supply chain strategy in accordance with project requirements. The successful candidate will be accountable for contributing to the project's procurement performance/KPIs, dealing with service providers, sub-contractors, suppliers, and the project procurement team.

• Source A2Z goods (consumables, chemicals, spares, PPEs, machinery, and tools) and services (manpower hire, AMCs, plant and equipment hire, indirect categories, etc.)
• Supervise procurement officers on day-to-day procurement activities
• Track and periodically report on KPIs of procurement officers
• Review and improve RFQ input received from the operations team
• Source competent vendors using vendor evaluation processes
• Send RFI/RFQ for goods and services with relevant terms and conditions
• Prepare commercial bid evaluation with the offers received
• Negotiate prices, terms & conditions with competency
• Procure goods & services with competency and risk management
• Prepare contract and purchase orders
• Lead kick-off meetings and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Prepare MIS reports
• Evaluate and develop vendors, administer vendor database according to processes
• Ensure compliance of procurement activities with organizational policies
• Contribute to process improvements (REX) and ensure implementation within scope
• Uphold legal, ethical standards, and compliance with internal reporting rules

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar with equivalent technical procurement experience
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in O&M and EPC projects in sectors such as water, waste, energy, oil & gas, or construction
• Proven technical, commercial, and operational knowledge in engineering procurement for large projects
• Experience with multinational contractors or consultancies in similar sectors
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to work positively in multinational teams with high cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• High integrity and commitment to ethical behavior
• Ability to influence stakeholders to drive change
• Good communication, people management, and team leadership skills

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment processes. This description is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities of the role. We do not discriminate in any form in our recruitment processes.

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead a major Waste to Energy project in Sharjah, UAE. This senior-level role will be responsible for overall project delivery, stakeholder coordination, site supervision, and ensuring compliance with all engineering, quality, and HSE standards.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of the Waste to Energy project.
• Serve as both Project Manager and Construction Manager to streamline project delivery.
• Supervise all phases of the project including design review, procurement coordination, and site management.
• Coordinate effectively with EPC contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and schedule.
• Perform constructability reviews and track progress against approved baselines.
• Proactively promote a strong HSE culture and ensure all activities follow international and local safety norms.
• Prepare progress reports, resolve project risks and issues, and manage resource allocation.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from an accredited university.
• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Engineering Management is desirable.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials are preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering and construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with a PMC or engineering consultant in a similar role.
• Prior experience in Waste to Energy projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with international construction practices, advanced project management tools, and environmental engineering principles.
• Prior Middle East experience is essential.

Overview

Role:Analyst Technical Consultant Waste and Resource Management

Location: UAE Abu Dhabi / Dubai or KSA Riyadh hybrid worker

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

Ricardo plc is a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3000 employees in more than 20 countries we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leadingedge and innovative crosssector sustainable products and solutions. Every day we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an Analyst Consultant to join our Waste and Resource Management team. Youll be part of a team supporting senior consultants in delivering highprofile projects. Our work covers a broad range of topics from supporting on policy and strategy to complex technical projects covering waste operations and infrastructure. You will also have the opportunity to support projects in other parts of Ricardos business including sustainability water air quality climate change and energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support our consultancy work.
• Manage time across multiple projects contributing to research data analysis fieldwork stakeholder engagement and reportwriting.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of your work collaborating with experts and consultants to integrate your contributions.
• Support senior consultants in delivering highprofile projects on policy strategy waste operations and infrastructure.
• Meet time cost and quality requirements to ensure client satisfaction.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Bachelors degree 2.1 or above) in engineering.
• Excellent numeracy analytical and writing skills.
• Proactive approach with a commitment to highquality work.
• Interest in waste and resource management and creative problemsolving.
• Interest in fieldwork including site visits and waste compositional analysis especially in the UAE and wider region.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS Excel and Word.
• Willingness to develop competency in the waste sector through projects.
• Fluency in English and native Arabic speaker.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Competencies and Experience

• Understanding of international environmental policy issues.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern environmental legislative frameworks.
• Experience with Excel modeling (pivot tables macros) and analysis.
• Experience in consultancy or customerfacing commercial roles.
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work whether that is working from home being in the office or as a hybrid worker. Were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity equality and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and proactively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture we are a recognised as a disability confident employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team viaif you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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Job Title: Project Management Specialist

We are seeking an experienced project management specialist to lead planning and control aspects of a waste to energy project.

• Develop and update integrated project schedules using Primavera (P6)
• Perform cost estimation, control, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Conduct risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation tools
• Prepare financial models and project control reports
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards and project execution requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional certification in project controls or planning tools preferred

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project controls, with 5+ years in a similar project management or consultant role. Experience in large-scale EPC and waste to energy projects is preferred.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Environmental Engineer to join our infrastructure team in Dubai UAE. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working on the Etihad Rail project and a strong understanding of UAE environmental regulations and compliance requirements related to large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure implementation of environmental management plans (EMP) and monitoring programs in line with local laws and Etihad Rail standards.

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and ensure mitigation measures are applied effectively.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. MOCCAE EAD) for environmental approvals permits and audits.

• Perform site inspections audits and risk assessments related to environmental compliance.

• Monitor air water soil and noise pollution levels at project sites and recommend corrective actions.

• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

• Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with local and federal environmental laws especially those relevant to the rail and infrastructure sector.

• Provide environmental awareness training and support to project staff as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum 58 years of experience in environmental engineering with at least 2 years specifically on the Etihad Rail project or similar large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE.

• Strong knowledge of UAE environmental regulations permitting processes and regulatory agencies.

• Experience working with international standards such as IFC ISO 14001 and ESIA regulations.

• Excellent reporting communication and coordination skills.

• Requirements:

• Must be currently based in the UAE.

• Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.

• Strong English communication skills (Arabic is a plus).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Company Description
Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a trusted leader in the UAE construction industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Dubai, the company specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions for both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services provides comprehensive services that span design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Known for its integrated approach and commitment to quality, the company has set a benchmark for excellence in construction engineering across the region.

Company Description
Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a trusted leader in the UAE construction industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Dubai, the company specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions for both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services provides comprehensive services that span design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Known for its integrated approach and commitment to quality, the company has set a benchmark for excellence in construction engineering across the region.
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• Oversee and ensure implementation of environmental management plans (EMP) and monitoring programs in line with local laws, Etihad Rail standards, and international best practices.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and ensure mitigation measures are applied effectively and documented in accordance with IFC Performance Standards and ESIA protocols.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g., MOCCAE, EAD) for environmental approvals, permits, audits, and sustainability disclosures.
• Perform site inspections, audits, and risk assessments related to environmental compliance, including aspects of energy efficiency, biodiversity, and climate-related risk.
• Monitor air, water, soil, and noise pollution levels at project sites and recommend corrective actions aligned with national limits and global sustainability goals (e.g., UN SDGs 6, 11, 13, 15).
• Support carbon footprint assessments and promote low-carbon design, procurement, and construction methodologies in coordination with engineering and construction teams.
• Integrate sustainability indicators such as waste minimization, resource conservation, and circular economy principles into project execution.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting, including alignment with GRI Standards and tracking of Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions.
• Prepare detailed environmental and sustainability reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including ESG alignment where applicable.
• Lead or support environmental awareness and sustainability training for project staff to promote a culture of continuous improvement and responsible development.
• Stay up to date with global and regional trends in sustainable infrastructure and incorporate innovative solutions into project execution.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Environmental engineering or environmental science with focus or minor in sustainable development
• Sustainability and Environmental Management
• Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental or Sustainable Infrastructure
• Environmental Policy or Environmental Planning
  
• Master’s degree or postgraduate certification in Sustainability or Climate Policy will be an additional advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in environmental engineering, with at least 2 years specifically on the Etihad Rail project or similar large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE environmental regulations, permitting processes, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience working with international standards such as IFC, ISO 14001, GRI, and ESIA frameworks.
• Familiarity with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), carbon accounting methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol), and climate adaptation/resilience strategies in infrastructure.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience with environmental data management systems and sustainability performance tracking tools is an advantage.
  

• Must be currently based in the UAE.
• Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
• Strong English communication skills (Arabic is a plus).
  

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• IndustriesConstruction

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