Environmental Planning Specialist

6 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time
Job Description
AtkinsRéalis are looking for an Environmental Planning Specialist, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Environmental Planning Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for integrating environmental principles, green infrastructure, and biodiversity considerations into concept developments, masterplans, and delivery strategies for sustainable urban and rural landscapes. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance environmental quality, resilience, and biodiversity while supporting the overall goals of development projects.
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 or follow us on LinkedIn .
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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:
1. Concept Development:
  • Collaborate with architects, urban planners, landscape architects, and other stakeholders to integrate environmental philosophies into the conceptualization and design of development projects.
  • Contribute creative ideas and strategies for incorporating green infrastructure, sustainable design principles, and biodiversity enhancement measures into project concepts and vision statements.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for maximizing environmental benefits and minimizing ecological impacts during the early stages of project development.
2. Master Planning:
  • Participate in the development of masterplans and land-use strategies that prioritize environmental sustainability, resilience, and biodiversity conservation.
  • Provide input on site selection, land use zoning, building placement, and infrastructure design to optimize environmental performance and minimize ecological footprint.
  • Develop conceptual designs and renderings that illustrate proposed green spaces, ecological corridors, habitat enhancements, and other environmentally sensitive features.
3. Environmental Design:
  • Contribute to the development of strategies for integrating environmental aspects into project design.
  • Identify green infrastructure solutions to manage environmental aspects such as stormwater mitigation, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity.
  • Assist in integration of natural systems and ecological processes into the built environment to create resilient and adaptive landscapes that provide multiple benefits to communities and ecosystems.
  • Identify opportunities for incorporating native vegetation, wildlife habitat features, and ecological restoration techniques into project designs to support local ecosystems and enhance biodiversity.
4. Delivery Strategies:
  • Contribute to the development of implementation strategies and action plans for integrating environmental priorities into project delivery processes.
  • Work with project teams to establish performance targets, metrics, and monitoring protocols for tracking environmental outcomes and evaluating the success of green infrastructure initiatives.
  • Collaborate with consultants, and specialists to ensure that environmental ideas and requirements are effectively incorporated into designs, master plans and specifications.
Education, Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental planning, landscape architecture, urban ecology, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in environmental planning, green infrastructure design, urban ecology, or a related field, preferably in the context of urban or landscape planning projects.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental principles, sustainable design practices, green infrastructure technologies, and biodiversity conservation strategies.
  • Proficiency in GIS software, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design and visualization tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for finding holistic and sustainable solutions to complex environmental challenges.
  • Relevant professional certifications in sustainable design, green infrastructure, or environmental planning preferred but not required.
  • Strong commitment to environmental stewardship in the planning and design of built environments.
  • Willingness to stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in environmental planning, green infrastructure, and biodiversity conservation.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop long-term visions for creating resilient, liveable, and sustainable communities that prioritize environmental quality and human well-being.
Behavioral Skills:
  • Strong report-writing, verbal, and presentation skil
  • 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.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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