71 Environmental Scientist 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
  

We are seeking a seasoned environmental consultant to join our team. As a senior professional, you will be responsible for delivering high-level consultancy services to clients in the UAE and surrounding regions.

• Manage large-scale environmental impact assessments and strategic environmental assessments, overseeing projects for energy, industrial, and infrastructure clients in the Middle East and beyond.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as needed, fostering a culture of growth and development.
• Lead technical teams, coordinate project efforts, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and regulatory authorities, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective communication.
• Oversee project financial performance, ensuring profitability and meeting client expectations.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop and manage multi-disciplinary tenders, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive success.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental discipline or engineering field (chemical/environmental engineers preferred).
• Masters' degree in environmental management, environmental technology, ESHIA, environmental engineering, or related fields is a plus.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA) with chartered status or working towards it.
• At least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, including permitting support, environmental monitoring, environmental management planning, compliance audits, modeling, and site assessments for energy, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Proven track record of working in international consultancies and possessing expertise in ESHIA processes, international environmental and social legislation, and project financing mechanisms.
• Specialized knowledge in areas like marine environment or waste management is highly valued.
• Experience in chairing or scribing environmental impact identification workshops for energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Robust project management, time management, and financial management skills are essential.

Our organization offers leading consultancy and contracting services in engineering, environmental management, and sustainability planning that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the region. With a strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa, we engage with clients across various sectors, including oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and construction. We adhere to international safety, health, environmental, and quality standards and strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Our teams operate under a unified standard of care for employee safety, technical quality, and environmental protection. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, leveraging global expertise through partnerships and collaborations.

This role involves assessing and implementing Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) Management Information Systems to align with business objectives. The successful candidate will support the full project lifecycle from implementation to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing EHS&S Management Information Systems in the market and assisting clients in defining system requirements.
• Supporting full project lifecycle activities, including implementation, configuration, system integration, training, deployment, user support, and maintenance.
• Collaborating with consultant teams on the configuration and deployment of EHS&S solutions.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

A background in IT with familiarity in EHS software solutions and related methodologies is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with EHS software solutions like Enablon, Intelex, Cority, SAP EHSM, or Sphera is preferred.

Sigma-Earth is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. We work with clients across various industries to develop effective environmental strategies and implement sustainable solutions.

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.
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• 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.