Environmental Manager

SYSTRA

Employer Active

Posted 6 hrs ago

Experience

15 - 17 Years

Education

Bachelor of Science(Environmental science)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Missions/Main Duties

  • Lead and oversee sustainability and environmental strategies for the high-speed rail project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international best practices.
  • Develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainability frameworks for design, construction, and operations phases.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant UAE federal and local environmental laws, sustainability policies, and requirements from regulatory authorities.
  • Coordinate environmental permitting and approvals, including EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), ecological and social impact studies.
  • Advise the project team on integrating sustainable solutions, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste minimization, and green building standards.
  • Monitor and report environmental performance and sustainability KPIs throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Engage with stakeholders: Including government agencies, local communities, and consultants, to communicate environmental management and sustainability initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance on environmental risk management, mitigation measures, and remediation strategies.
  • Conduct training and awareness programs for project staff and contractors on sustainability and environmental compliance.
  • Support procurement by integrating sustainable sourcing and waste management requirements into contract documents.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Bachelor s degree (Master s preferred) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.

Background:

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in environmental and sustainability management, ideally in rail, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of UAE environmental regulations and international sustainability standards (LEED, BREEAM, ISO 14001, etc.).
  • Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental permitting in the UAE or GCC.
  • Strong project management and communication skills; ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
  • Professional certification in sustainability or environmental management is an advantage.
  • Fluent in English.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Environmental Manager

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SYSTRA

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

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