Sustainability Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Qualifications

Sustainability Engineer – Job Advertisement - Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 8-10 years' experience partnered with a B.Eng/B.Tech Degree in relevant field.

ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS) & LEED AP are mandatory requirements - WELL AP (either obtained or in process) would also be highly desirable.

Potential Candidates Will Have The Below Job Specific Competencies

• PQP & LEED AP with previous proven experience delivering Construction stage of projects within Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
• Full & in depth knowledge of LEED, Estidama, Al Sa’fat certification process and required documentation. Have worked on projects and been responsible for obtaining Estidama and LEED Certification at multiple levels.
• Have specific knowledge of other green building certification programs such as MOSTADAM, GSAS, CEEQUAL etc..
• Have awareness of WELL Certification in terms of requirements, processes and submission would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent skills in narrative writing for supporting highly rated sustainability projects.
• Possess the ability to address challenges and devise effective solutions in a timely manner.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate the sustainability certification program and Client’s sustainability requirements and progress to project teams.
• Review necessary design drawings, materials requirement, specifications, and contractual sustainability documents of the project.
• Prepare the necessary documentation required to maintain the sustainability KPIs.
• Review and comment on subcontractor’s pre qualifications and specialist credentials.
• Review Sustainability plans, procedures, reporting and monitoring trackers, energy simulations & relevant reports submitted by contractor to confirm Contractor’s understanding to sustainability specifications and KPIs.
• Coordinate with & support contractors including MEP/Civil engineers;
• Review technical material submittals, shop drawings, calculations and reports submitted by the Contractor ensuring compliance to Sustainability requirements.
• Liaise with the contractor’s Sustainability Manager/Engineer for day-to-day sustainability issues.
• Conduct and co-ordinate dedicated site sustainability meetings in conjunction with RE relevant team members and prepare MOM.
• Review Contractor’s Monthly sustainability progress reports.
• Report sustainability and environmental performance to clients.
• Review and comment on alternate sustainability proposals submitted by contractors.
• Liaise with and review green rating system submission with authorities and prepare all required documentation.
• Schedule and conduct timely Audits mandated by the regulatory bodies and prepare audit reports for authority’s review and approval.
• Conduct regular Site visit and Sustainability inspection and audit on contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Preparation of Monthly reports in coordination with all disciplines.
• Adhere to QA/QC system implemented on site and ensure the compliance with Quality manual.
• Provide oversight to the Contractor’s CEMP and together with undertaking site audits, reporting non-compliance incidents (NCI).
• Ensure the contractor performing sustainability inspections, sampling, and testing of materials in accordance with the specified standards, guideline and requirements as required by the project.
• Raise non-conformance notices (NCNs)/reports; site inspection notices (SINs) identify deficiencies in conjunction with the RE.
• Review the corrective / preventative actions proposed by the contractor, respond/follow ups and close out procedure.
• Inspect the on-site and off-site materials to be used in the project, organize/witness field and laboratory Tests, conducted by third parties on construction materials to ascertain their compliance with the specification (as required).
• Develop technical and non-technical reports as per scopes of assigned projects and ensure high quality of deliverables.
• Support the company in potential business growth by promoting Atkins services and networking with new potential clients and contacts.
• Coaching of junior staff and support sustainability training and awareness across all disciplines.
• Conduct product and technology research related to sustainability.

Desired candidate profile

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 8-10 years' experience partnered with a B.Eng/B.Tech Degree in relevant field.

ESTIDAMA PQP (PBRS & PCRS) & LEED AP are mandatory requirements - WELL AP (either obtained or in process) would also be highly desirable.

Potential Candidates Will Have The Below Job Specific Competencies

• PQP & LEED AP with previous proven experience delivering Construction stage of projects within Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
• Full & in depth knowledge of LEED, Estidama, Al Sa’fat certification process and required documentation. Have worked on projects and been responsible for obtaining Estidama and LEED Certification at multiple levels.
• Have specific knowledge of other green building certification programs such as MOSTADAM, GSAS, CEEQUAL etc..
• Have awareness of WELL Certification in terms of requirements, processes and submission would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent skills in narrative writing for supporting highly rated sustainability projects.
• Possess the ability to address challenges and devise effective solutions in a timely manner.