Sustainability Environmental Specialist

Global Corporation is seeking a Sustainability Environmental Specialist in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves supporting environmental and engineering services, ensuring project compliance with quality and sustainability standards, and performing site inspections. Candidates must be UAE nationals with relevant degrees and 2-3 years of experience. Key skills include technical evaluation, project coordination, and familiarity with environmental standards. The position offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Job summary
In this role you will contribute to the delivery of environmental and engineering services by supporting site activities, technical evaluations, and project coordination tasks. You'll help ensure our work aligns with quality standards, project requirements, and environmental best practices while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various stages of project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to develop hands-on technical experience and grow your expertise within a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment.


Under general supervision, performs routine duties. Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications. Displays application of sound professional judgment on details of work. Independently performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design. Performs quantity surveys for tracking and reporting. May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.



Qualifications

UAE national with a family book (mandatory in line with Emiratisation and UAE labour requirements).
Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, sustainability, civil engineering, or a related discipline.
2-3 years of relevant experience supporting environmental sustainability or engineering projects within the built environment.
Strong understanding of environmental and sustainability principles with the ability to apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Ability to perform site walkdowns, inspections, and field assessments to verify conformance with design specifications and construction requirements.
Experience preparing or supporting quantity surveys, tracking data, and technical reporting.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment when evaluating project details and technical findings.
Familiarity with environmental standards, permitting requirements, and sustainability frameworks (e.g. LEED, Estidama, BREEAM) is an advantage.
Proficiency in common engineering and environmental software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Excel, GIS tools; depending on role needs).
Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under general supervision while managing assigned tasks independently.


Additional information
About AECOM


AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.


AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.


What makes AECOM a great place to work


You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale—that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.


As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



Remote work
No



Employment type
Full-time