Sustainability Engineer - UAE

  • Full-time
  • Entities: Six Construct Abu Dhabi
  • Department: QHSE

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently has a massive workforce worldwide.

Job Description

  • Implement & Monitor all the Project Sustainability requirements related processes/activities at the Project.
  • Review & approve Material Submittals to ensure compliance with Project Sustainability requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Client, Consultants, relevant project members/subcontractors to ensure full implementation, and Ensure Project complies with all the Project Sustainability requirements during Construction phase and achieve the targeted Sustainability rating.
  • Gather, Compile and generate, if needed, all the Sustainability related documentations/data required during Construction stage, from all the parties involved,for the further Submissions to the Client or relevant authorities/certifying bodies.
  • Generate regular Sustainability reports, as required by the Project Stakeholders.
  • Conduct inspections/site walks to ensure compliance with the Project Sustainability requirements like CIAQ, Carbon reduction, Construction Waste Management, Soil & erosion Prevention, etc.
  • Attend/lead Progress Meetings, Subcon Meetings, etc., as required for Project Sustainability aspects.
  • Conduct Workshops/Trainings to the Project Team regularly, to keep all aware on Project Sustainability requirements.
  • Develop Management/Implementation plans (Sustainability Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, GHG Emissions reduction plan, Sustainable supply chain plan, etc. ) as required to implement Project Sustainability requirements and ensure implementation of the same.
  • Sustainability Data collection at the Project for timely documentation and reporting.
  • Implement an effective Waste Management System, ensuring that the Project meets the targeted waste diversion rate.
  • Guide the Operational team and HSE team for implementation of Environmental measures, monitoring of Environmental parameters specified in the Project CEMP.
  • Have sound knowledge on identification, assessment, monitoring, and management of Carbon Emissions, Embodied Carbon in Materials, air emissions, water, and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, energy consumption.
  • Act as a Subject Matter expertise for Sustainability related matters and guide the Project team with value creation ideas, sustainable Solutions or approaches to comply with the Project Sustainability requirements.
  • Coordinate Closely with Technical team, Procurement team and Operations team, to ensure that the materials being used, construction approach being devised align well with the Project Sustainability requirements.
  • Work closely with the Project Environmental Manager and the HSE team, to assist as well as ensure that all the Environmental Sustainability related measures are implemented well in line with the Project Sustainability requirements.
  • Establish sustainable design goals and targeted Green Building credits with the design team.
  • Daily supervision of the project’s design and construction stages: monitor and coordinate architectural, engineering and construction firms’ documentation.
  • prepare Green Building submission packages, including reviewing calculations, drawings, etc to ensure each credit is properly documented.
  • Develop and manage project plans, letter templates, status reports, budgets and timelines ensuring goals are met and issues are highlighted early in the process..

Qualifications

  • Must have bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, or Civil Engineering or Architectual of equivalent from a reputable university.
  • Must have a minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in Sustainability field in GCC and must have a minimum of 3 years' professional experience in managing LEED Projects; and its documentation.
  • LEED GA qualification is a must and any other Green qualifications ( CEEQUAL, LEED AP ) would be a plus.
  • Estidama certification is a must.
  • Must be proficient in implementing Sustainability related requirements ( LEED, Carbon reduction, Energy reduction, Water reduction, etc. ) in Construction operations.
  • Must have knowledge about environmental management practices and environmental monitoring activities.
  • Must have in depth knowledge on topics like GHG Emissions reduction, Embodied Carbon, Life Cycle Analysis, etc.
  • Fluent in English / Arabic is a plus;
  • Must have good analytical skills and Reporting / presentation skills
  • Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel & Power Point

Additional Information

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.

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