Role overview

Aldar seeks a Senior Associate for Environmental affairs to oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of its Environmental Management System across construction and development projects in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures compliance with UAE environmental legislation, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi requirements, Estidama standards, and ISO 14001 certification while advancing sustainability objectives across the organisation’s portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and enhance the Environmental Management System including policies, procedures, objectives, and measurable targets aligned with regulatory frameworks.
Monitor project management consultants, external consultants, and contractors to verify compliance with environmental impact assessments, construction environmental management plans, permits, and performance targets.
Obtain and coordinate environmental permits and no-objection certificates from regulatory authorities from project commencement through handover phases.
Conduct routine site inspections and perform internal and external environmental audits, including second-party assessments of project performance.
Oversee environmental monitoring activities covering air quality, water quality, and terrestrial impacts while ensuring chemical compliance and safety data sheet requirements align with UAE legislation.
Lead pollution prevention, waste management, recycling programmes, emergency response protocols, conservation efforts, and renewable energy project coordination.
Prepare monthly environmental performance reports and dashboards, maintain regulatory documentation on the Aldar QHSE platform, and report non-compliances and incidents as required.
Communicate with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and other authorities on compliance matters and participate in contractor and service provider evaluation processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline; environmental diploma is preferred.
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
Minimum five years of professional experience in environmental engineering roles.
Previous experience working with large property developers, construction companies, project management consultants, or government organisations.
Demonstrated expertise in UAE and GCC environmental regulations, contractor compliance monitoring, and audit and inspection procedures.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and produce detailed technical reports.
Fluent communication in both English and Arabic.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to shape environmental stewardship across Aldar’s major construction and development initiatives in Abu Dhabi, working directly with regulatory authorities and contributing to meaningful sustainability outcomes. The role combines technical environmental expertise with strategic oversight, allowing professionals to influence compliance frameworks and environmental culture across a large, established developer.