Overview
The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and implementing environmental strategies, compliance measures, and sustainability initiatives across major rail infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all environmental requirements are integrated into project design, construction, and operations in accordance with international and regional environmental laws, standards, and best practices.
Your role
Develop, implement, and oversee the project's'Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in alignment with UAE and Middle East regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations, international standards (ISO 14001), and project-specific environmental commitments. Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and mitigation strategies for all project phases. Lead sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental footprint and promote environmentally responsible construction methodologies. Monitor environmental performance metrics and recommend corrective actions where needed. Conduct environmental risk assessments and ensure all mitigation measures are effectively implemented. Lead internal and external environmental audits, inspections, and reporting. Liaise with client representatives, contractors, designers, and regulatory authorities. Provide environmental training and awareness sessions for project teams. Manage environmental specialists, consultants, and field teams. Ensure environmental requirements are embedded in design and construction plans.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field. Master's degree and/or Chartered Engineer status preferred. Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental management for rail infrastructure projects. Documented experience in at least one project of similar size and complexity. HSR (High-Speed Rail) project experience highly preferred and mandatory where required. Middle East/UAE experience preferred; local experience mandatory.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
Tax-free salary. Life insurance coverage. Medical insurance. Annual leave balance. Company gratuity scheme. Discretionary bonus program. Annual flight contribution. Transportation & housing allowances. Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About Atkins Réalis
We're Atkins Réalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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