Manager - Sustainability

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Manager Sustainability, in UAE.

Job Summary

Our Sustainability team requires an experienced Manager to join our Dubai or Riyadh office. Working under the guidance of our Sustainability Lead in the Middle East, you will be collaborating with our existing team based in MENA to develop our service offering, building on your specialized technical knowledge whilst working on the design and delivery of some of the most exciting projects in the region.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for candidates looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast-paced and exciting field of work. You will join an international team of Carbon and Sustainability experts located locally and across the globe, supporting key clients and working on mega projects. The position requires a motivated self-starter with a technical background to support projects, ability to liaise with clients and support the team in developing innovative approaches to respond to sustainability challenges.

Successful candidates will have proven experiences in delivering sustainability frameworks and strategies, decarbonization roadmaps, and green building certification services on large-scale projects in KSA, UAE and the wider Middle East region. The role will require knowledge and skillsets to provide solutions to our clients’ challenges arising from growing investor interest in ESG and climate disclosures, planning and environmental regulatory enforcement and mandatory requirements for integrated sustainable design. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the built environment, cities & communities and building systems.

Key Competencies

• The successful candidate will be educated to degree / higher degree level in relevant subject (Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development etc.) and will have achieved, chartered status and / or full or fellow membership of a recognized relevant professional body.

• 10+ years’ experience across the fields of sustainability and energy in development projects and buildings, including project management and business development experience.

• Regional experience of multi-disciplinary work in large-scale master planning, design and infrastructure projects.

• Possess strong carbon and net zero related expertise; a wide range of skill sets and a willingness to become involved in a broad selection of projects.

• Experience in leading projects related to:

• Sustainability framework and strategy formulation

• Decarbonization strategies and roadmaps

• NZEB, Low/Net Zero Carbon/Energy Building design strategies

• Building life-cycle assessments

• Other sustainable design and advisory services (e.g., climate risk management, energy modelling, etc)

• Relevant technical experience and knowledge of whole-life carbon assessment, analytical tools for embodied and operational carbon, carbon accounting, Net Zero Carbon roadmap for large-scale portfolios.

• Experience in leading projects involving green building certifications such as LEED, Mostadam, Estidama, WELL, etc.

• Must have at least one of the following credentials:

  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with specialty (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, ND, Homes)

  • Mostadam, Estidama credentials

  • WELL Accredited Professional

  • Low Carbon Consultant/Low Carbon Assessor

  • Residential/Commercial Energy Auditor

  • Other credentials focused on sustainability and sustainable development.

The Individual

• Excellent analytic and communication skills - we believe in the use of quality data to drive objective decision making.

• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other Atkins or client office locations.

• Have strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.

• Have experience with emerging carbon and net zero regulations, guidance and standards.

• Knowledgeable of international regulatory frameworks, guidance and standards would be an advantage.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated sustainability strategies and design solutions and provide subject matter expert advice to key clients.

• Develop sustainability key performance indicators, strategies and management plans for planning and design projects and implement them throughout the project lifecycle (design, construction, etc.).

• Deliver sustainability certification projects and liaise with authorities and other stakeholders.

• Lead strategic projects with large corporate clients to build and implement ambitious carbon reduction programmes that enable clients to achieve their Net Zero commitments.

• Lead workshops with client representative and key stakeholders.

• Develop the ways of working that define an environment for successful delivery

• Support the day-to-day operational management of the sustainability team and you will also be required to support the achievement of our strategic goals.

• Support the development of programme processes and systems that enable efficient data collection, management, and benchmarking

• Mentor junior team members to help develop technical and soft skills within the team.

• Support business development activities with new and existing clients, including bid writing

• Support the ongoing development of our services, toolkits and capability build

• Within a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, you will be responsible for winning and delivering projects across our sustainability disciplines. Client liaison, project management and technical delivery will be required from initial client engagement through to provision of final reports.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• 22 days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. 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.