11 Environmental Science jobs in the United Arab Emirates

WKC are looking for an Environmental Scientist / EIA / Ecologist with experience of assisting with field surveys and with strong technical written skills as well as basic understanding of statistics. Strong field ecology survey skills in marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems are highly desirable. Furthermore, experience in undertaking ecological impact assessments is preferable but not mandatory.

The job will initially involve assisting with desk studies on terrestrial and/or marine ecology and field surveys. As skills are developed, an opportunity to take on more responsibilities such as assisting with ecological impact assessment study and providing mitigation for protected flora and fauna for a variety of proposed development projects in the GCC (or in the Philippines). In addition, the job will initially involve undertaking basic report writing duties and assisting in general office tasks including maintenance and monitoring survey equipment.

• Integrate with WKC’s ecology team conducting field surveys.
• Data and sample analysis, and species distribution pattern.
• Assisting with habitat surveys with the ability to identify different habitat types and associated flora and fauna in the field.
• Undertaking basic report writing duties and assist in maintaining and monitoring ecological survey equipment.
• Develop a good understanding of wildlife legislation and policy in the Arabian Peninsula, and then able to communicate this clearly to colleagues, clients, and contractors.
• Keep accurate field notes as well as handling, recording, and storing data effectively.

This role will be primarily based in our office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About Us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Numerical Modelling and Marine and Biodiversity Studies. WKC's award winning team is strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The Role: WKC is offering an opportunity for the role of an Environmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) with a focus on offering support to WKC's EIA and environmental permitting services.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE and KSA, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., terrestrial ecology and soil and groundwater impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of terrestrial ecological / soil and groundwater baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports
  
  

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations and KSA Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
• Added benefit: Previous experience with soil and groundwater and/or terrestrial ecology disciplines

About Us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment,EnvironmentalNumerical Modelling and Marine andBiodiversity Studies. WKC's award winning teamis strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The Role: WKC is offeringan opportunity forthe role of anEnvironmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Dubai) with a focus on offering support to WKC's EIA and environmental permitting services.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., marine ecological and waste impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of marine ecological / environmental baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science / ecology or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
  
• Added benefit: Previous experience with marine ecology discipline
  
• Added benefit: Previous experience with flood management

About Us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment,EnvironmentalNumerical Modelling and Marine andBiodiversity Studies. WKC’s award winning teamis strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The Role: WKC is offeringan opportunity forthe role of anEnvironmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Dubai) with a focus on offering support to WKC’s EIA and environmental permitting services.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., marine ecological and waste impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of marine ecological / environmental baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science / ecology or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
  
• Added benefit: Previous experience with marine ecology discipline
  
• Added benefit: Previous experience with flood management

About Us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Numerical Modelling and Marine and Biodiversity Studies. WKC’s award winning team is strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.
The Role: WKC is offering an opportunity for the role of an Environmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) with a focus on offering support to WKC’s EIA and environmental permitting services.
Responsibilities

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE and KSA, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., terrestrial ecology and soil and groundwater impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of terrestrial ecological / soil and groundwater baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports
  

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations and KSA Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
• Added benefit: Previous experience with soil and groundwater and/or terrestrial ecology disciplines

About Us:WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment,EnvironmentalNumerical Modelling and Marine andBiodiversity Studies. WKC’s award winning teamis strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, South Africa and the Philippines allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The Role:WKC is offeringan opportunity forthe role of an Environmental Engineer/Scientist, with 1-2 years minimum experience in environmental consultancy. The role is based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) with a focus on offering support to WKC’s EIA and environmental permitting services.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of commercial and technical proposals under direction of your line manager
• EIA Report writing for Projects located in the UAE and KSA, including any specialist inputs to impact assessment, e.g., terrestrial ecology and soil and groundwater impact assessments
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (such as CEMP and OEMP)
• Offer support to line manager on EIA reports and Project Management
• Interpretation of terrestrial ecological / soil and groundwater baseline survey reports and technical modelling studies for input into EIA reports

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in environmental consultancy with involvement in EIA development
• Degree/Diploma in environmental engineering / environmental science or related disciplines
• Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with UAE (Federal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) Environmental Regulations and KSA Environmental Regulations
• Ability to interface with clients
• Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
• Abilities to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
• UAE driving license (if residing in the UAE)
• Added benefit: Applicants currently reside in the UAE
  
• Added benefit: Previous experience with soil and groundwater and/or terrestrial ecology disciplines
  

PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

The PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a comprehensive graduate program that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in research and development, focusing on the intersection of sustainability, resilience, security, digitization, and robustness. This dynamic program fosters collaborations between top academic, industry, and government organizations to advance cutting-edge expertise.

The program consists of three phases:

1. Foundational Coursework
• A research methods course covering key aspects of theoretical and applied research.
2. Elective Courses
• Designed to suit individual research interests, strengthening knowledge in specific areas of study.
3. Doctoral Dissertation
• An opportunity for students to develop innovative research competencies and produce original scientific work publishable in international journals.

This program is delivered entirely in English, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to participate and benefit from its rich research environment.

In addition to coursework, students engage in hands-on experience through collaborative projects and research initiatives, positioning them for successful careers in academia, industry, or government.

Scientist –Water Quality and Environmental Modeling

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture(ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development

Scientist –Water Quality and Environmental Modeling
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture(ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development