An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to join our business in the UAE to help deliver high-level consultancy services.The successful candidates duties and responsibilities will include:

• Project manage and author large scale environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA), strategic environmental assessments (SEA), and environmental and social due diligence audits for major energy, industrial and infrastructure clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the wider region in line with local and national legislation, standards and guidelines, and relevant international standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Provide technical leadership, co-ordination, technical review, and direction on projects
• Consult with stakeholders and effectively manage sub-consultants
• Manage project finances, overseeing the production of deliverables in line with the clients expectations and ensuring delivery is on time.
• Coordinate major tender submissions, working with other RSK departments to ensure we have the best opportunity for winning the tender
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory authorities
• Represent the business at internal and external events where appropriate
• Assist colleagues when they are under pressure to meet clients expectations
• Prepare and deliver internal training in their field of expertise
• Support the environment team leader by providing oversight to the wider team, including the mentoring of 2-3 junior staff as per the team pod structure

Person specification:

• BSc degree level qualified in a relevant environmental discipline or engineering discipline (preferably chemical/environmental engineers)
• Preference for an MSc degree in environmental consulting, environmental management, environmental technology, ESHIA, environmental engineering or related environmental or engineering subject
• Over 6 years previous experience working in environmental consulting including providing permitting support, environmental monitoring, environmental management planning, compliance audits, modelling and site assessments for energy, industrial and infrastructure clients within the Middle East
• Experience of working in an international consultancy
• Specialist in a particular discipline - biodiversity, air quality, climate change, noise, soil and groundwater etc.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e., IEMA, IEA or equivalent) - chartered or working towards chartered status
• Excellent understanding of the ESHIA process, international environmental and social legislation, guidelines and standards, and international project financing mechanisms and implications
• Experience in chairing environmental impact identification (ENVID) workshops for energy, industrial and infrastructure projects
• Experience in providing technical alternatives and solutions to technical clarifications and design solutions to the clients in an energy, industry and planning setting
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams working on a range of environmental inputs across energy, industrial and infrastructure projects, as applicable
• Experience in negotiating with regulators to achieve the best environmental outcome for the client
• Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously
• Robust project management, including scheduling, staff resource management, and budget management
• Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Ability to produce robust and comprehensive written deliverables
• Proactive networker
• Full driving license

Salary and benefits:

• This is a full-time post with an employment package commensurate with experience
• Regular training and development will be provided.

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.RSK is committed to its corporate responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote corporate responsibility throughout our supply chain.To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our websiteRSK Middle East offers leading consultancy and contracting services in engineering, environmental management and sustainability planning that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the region. Since the companys establishment in Abu Dhabi in 2007, it has been providing consultancy and contracting services to wide-ranging clients undertaking small- and large-scale projects in the Middle East and North Africa. We engage with clients in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. All projects adhere to international safety, health, environmental and quality standards. We are supported by our partners and RSKs global centre of excellence.All RSK Middle East regional branches work to a common standard of care for employee safety, technical quality and environmental protection following RSKs ISO-certified system and with country-specific regulations and accreditations. The SHEQ management team maintains the system and records SHEQ performance to meet company and client expectations. Our Middle East teams access state-of-the-art global expertise through RSKs centre of excellence. This includes social sciences, human health, groundwater risk assessments, sustainable remedial alternatives analyses, remedial solution implementation, environmental and social impact assessments, contractual matters, stakeholder communications and advocacy.RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues\' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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