Environmental Specialist

Sigma Earth is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Sharjah, UAE, to lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for infrastructure and community projects. Responsibilities include managing EIA processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and advising on mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of EIA frameworks, project management experience, and a relevant Master’s degree, with at least 5 years in environmental consultancy.
Role Overview:

As an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) specialist, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality EIA services across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure projects (stormwater, sewerage, rail, and road), community development, and marine/coastal projects. You’ll lead and coordinate EIA efforts, oversee contributions from multidisciplinary teams, and manage environmental compliance and regulatory engagements. Your role will also include interpreting EIA results to guide master planning and design teams on mitigation or compensation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver EIA expertise across multiple sectors, particularly within infrastructure and environmental management.
• Manage the coordination and quality of environmental inputs from specialists and ensure alignment with regulatory and client expectations.
• Handle project administration, including client communication, coordination with engineers, hydrologists, and other technical experts.
• Guide the integration of EIA findings into master plans, advising design teams on mitigation and compensation options.
• Support procurement and management of sub-consultants, including preparing RFPs and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Ensure project outputs meet environmental regulations, especially within the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring plans and ensure alignment with standards set by global financing institutions (e.g., World Bank, IFC).
• Represent project findings in client workshops and regulatory meetings.

Ideal Profile and Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of EIA processes and frameworks across GCC, especially UAE and KSA.
• Knowledge of Saudi environmental laws and application.
• Familiarity with environmental safeguards and standards of international development finance institutions.
• Proven project management and stakeholder coordination experience.
• Skilled in drafting and reviewing EIA documentation, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.
• Ability to manage environmental sub-consultants and integrate inputs from various technical disciplines.
• Experience with client advisory, mitigation planning, and regulatory engagement.
• Master’s degree in an environmental discipline (preferred).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental consultancy or project management.
• Membership with IEMA or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively.

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