Senior Associate – Environment (UAEN)

The Senior Associate – Environment position at Ada in Abu Dhabi focuses on implementing Environmental Management standards across construction projects. Responsibilities include developing policies, ensuring compliance with local and international environmental regulations, monitoring consultants, and enhancing environmental culture. The role also involves regular inspections, audits, and participation in CSR strategies related to environmental protection.
Description JOB PURPOSEEnsure proper implementation of the Environmental Management standards
system
policies
and procedures across all construction projects in compliance with Environmental Abu Dhabi
EAD
Agency requirements
NOC
and best practices ISO 14001
Ensure adherence of projects to the established environmental standards via proper inspection and communication across all Aldar projects
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement the Environmental Management System EMS and Policies e
g
Biodiversity Policy
waste management policy
Operational Eco
Efficiency and climate strategy
environmental policy
Targets
Objectives and all necessary procedures and standards to ensure effective full compliance with all sustainability and environment legal requirements and ISO 14001
local and international standards and code of practices
Monitor the performance of external PMC
consultants to meet objectives and targets
PMC
Consultant and Contractor to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations
permit
Construction Environmental Management plan CEMP
Environmental Impact Assessment EIA
Objectives
Targets
policy and procedures
Follow up with PMC
Consultant and Contractor to ensure obtaining the Environmental NOC permits starting from EPA till project handing over
Ensure that the assigned parties are assessing
analyzing and collating environmental performance data
Terrestrial
water and air
and reporting to relevant parties if required
Ensure that PMC
Consultant and Contractor are having environmental monitoring reports and materials SDS and chemicals limits content in line with UAE Legislations
Enhancing the environmental culture across all developments by launching initiatives and participate with all relevant parties e
g
issuing alert
campaign etc
Full awareness and following up Estidama Requirements were their inference with EMS
Coordinate with PMC
Consultant and Contractor to ensure all aspects of pollution control
waste management plan
emergency plan
environmental management plan
recycling
environmental health
conservation and renewable energy
Regular inspection and audit
Internal and External with second party
on projects to ensure the effective implementation of environmental policy and procedures and ensure the PMC
Consultant and Contractor are reporting environmental performance to relevant bodies
Follow up waste management practices
Provide input in the development of Corporate Social Responsibilities CSR strategies related to environmental protection in order to meet the social
environmental
CSR and legal compliance objectives of ALDAR

If applicable

Assist in environmental investigations process and ensure the concern parties are reported to environmental agency
Participate along with PMC and Consultant during Prequalification process for contractors and other service providers on environmental policies and necessary requirements where applicableAdvise on environmental monitoring and compliance
Tracking all new legal requirements
changes and advise all involved parties for full complianceParticipate and Follow up with authorities regarding all environmental issues for full compliance with Environment Agency Abu Dhabi EAD
Collecting data from all projects and finalized any related environmental reports e
g

monthly environmental performance report for continual improvements and develop monthly comprehensive dashboard report
Tracking all environmental documents
records belong to all projects on existing ALDAR QHSE platform to ensure all projects are fully compliance for continual improvement
KEY RESULT AREASQHSE department spend
actual vs
budget
plan
Number of Environmental breaches identified
breakdown
non repeatable vs
repeatableTimeliness of approving contractors reg
EAD requiremeQualificationsRELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCEMin of 6
years of experience in Environmental management with large developer or a construction firm
SECTOR EXPERIENCEEnvironmental function in a developer or construction
PMC
Consultant or contractor
and government sector
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLSStrong knowledge and exposure in Abu Dhabi or GCC real estate market and local
national Environmental rules and regulations
Strong working knowledge on ISO requirements
14001
Experience in contractor assessment and qualification regarding Environmental requirements
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities required for managing project environmental compliance across multiple projects
Fluent in both English and Arabic excellent communication skills
both written and verbal
QUALIFICATIONBachelor Degree in Environmental Management or related field
NEBOSH Environmental Diploma preferred
ISO 14001 lead auditor preferred
Primary Location
AE
AZ
Abu Dhabi Job
Operations Organization
Safety
Sustainability Employee Status
Direct Hire Job Type
Standard Job Posting
Sep 23
2022
6
50
38 AM