Environmental Manager

Atkins is seeking an Environmental Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead environmental consulting efforts on large-scale projects in the region. The role involves coordinating EIA studies, preparing environmental management plans, and ensuring compliance through audits. Candidates should have 10-12 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Middle East, and a degree in Environment or Sustainability. The position emphasizes collaboration and technical reporting.
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Company Name: Atkins

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are looking for an Environmental Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Our Strategic Advisory team is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our KSA-based team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in environmental consulting, particularly on large-scale international projects, ideally in KSA, UAE, and the wider Middle East region.

The role requires expertise in coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, contributing environmental insights to master planning, and preparing and implementing construction-related environmental management plans, including site monitoring and auditing.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated environmental strategies and design solutions, providing subject matter expertise to key clients.
• Support sustainability policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines at organizational or portfolio levels.
• Prepare EIAs and provide environmental inputs for master plans and feasibility studies supporting major infrastructure delivery.
• Conduct environmental audits on construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental management plans.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and certification bodies to secure statutory and certification approvals for sustainability components.
• Collect and analyze data from diverse sources to create clear, well-written technical reports.

Education & Qualifications:
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Environment, Sustainability, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental or related subjects are preferred.

Professional Experience:
• 10-12 years of experience in delivering EIAs and their application to projects in the Middle East, particularly in UAE
• In-country experience in UAE (ideally Abu Dhabi), focusing on multidisciplinary work in large-scale master planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong EIA coordination skills.
• Expertise in developing technical reports aligned with local and international best practices.
• Membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or similar institution is advantageous.

Behavioral Skills:
• Strong report-writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate issues and ideas clearly.
• Adaptable, flexible, and ready to embrace new challenges.
• Highly self-motivated with enthusiasm for delivering sustainable outcomes.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:
• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.