Job description
Role Overview
Environmental Engineer, PMC with KBR in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role assists the Environmental and Sustainability Manager in overseeing daily operations and effective implementation of environmental management system requirements throughout a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and community development projects.
Company Overview
KBR is a team of teams delivering future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Role Purpose
This position supports the oversight of a diverse portfolio of projects contributing to Abu Dhabi's growth, including transportation networks, utilities, public spaces, residential housing, educational facilities, mosques, and infill development projects. The Environmental Engineer ensures proactive monitoring and coordination with consultants and contractors to support compliance, advance environmental initiatives, and promote best practices in alignment with ALDAR Environmental Management System, relevant regulatory requirements, and KBR's corporate philosophy of Zero Harm & Courage to Care.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor implementation of the ALDAR Environmental Management System and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Conduct sites' environmental inspections and audits.
- Verify and check site observation closeout reports, environmental reports and other relevant related processes and documentation.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, supervision consultants, contractors, third party consultants and regulatory authorities.
- Provide guidance and support to the project team on all environmental requirements.
- Address environmental concerns and assist in the resolution of related issues.
Environmental Initiatives
- Promote environmental awareness by initiating or supporting Client and KBR Corporate initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly environmental project monitoring plans.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related science.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in environmental management in the construction industry.
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Lead Auditor certification.
- Minimum 5 years of Middle East work experience; Abu Dhabi experience preferred.
- Previous work within ALDAR EMS preferred.
- Experience in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or related consultancy preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge and strong grasp of UAE's environmental regulatory frameworks, regulatory requirements and objectives.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent report writing skills and experienced user of MS Office and Primavera.
- Fluency in English language both written and spoken; Arabic speaking advantageous.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with best international management practices, standards and frameworks related to environmental and sustainability aspects.
- Experience in environmental reporting and familiarity with Environmental Key Performance Indicators.
- Ability to make decisions and solve environmental-related issues.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.