Graduate Environment And Sustainability

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Graduate Engineer in Environment and Waste for their Dubai office. The role involves planning and managing waste characterization services, developing solid waste management strategies, and ensuring compliance with local legislation. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and a relevant degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, while knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is beneficial. Bilingual skills in English and Arabic are preferred.
Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.


As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as the 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.


We invite you to join us.


Our newest opportunity is for a talented Graduate Engineer - Environment and Waste to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE. This critical role will be responsible for planning, organising and undertaking waste characterisation services across the region.


Responsibilities
We envisage success in this role to include:


Planning, organising and managing the successful completion of the waste responsibilities as required by the project scope of services, under the guidance of the supervisor.
Providing input to and/or develop solid waste management strategies, designs for solid waste infrastructure, research input for feasibility studies related to waste management, etc.
Ensuring that the waste/environmental related requirements of local legislation and international best practice standards are complied with.
Assisting in generating and following up on business opportunities throughout UAE and in other KEO locations where required by the supervisor.
Assisting in the preparation or contribution to solid waste tender proposals for the Waste Department in its own right, and for cross discipline bids managed by Project Managers within other KEO Divisions.
Assisting in the preparation and arrangement of presentations and meetings with potential and current clients.
Site works may be required as part of this position.
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 1-2 years' experience partnered with a BSc/B.Eng in Environmental/Civil or related subject.


You should have basic understanding of solid waste management concepts, processes, infrastructure and technologies which is advantageous.


Knowledge of Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project is essential.


Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is beneficial. Potential candidates must have willingness to travel and have a valid driving license with good report writing and analytical skills.


Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are preferred but are not essential.


We envision potential candidates to be dynamic, self-motivated and bring energy, drive and passion to their work.


KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.


We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.