AECOM
Sustainability Planner
Dubai, UAEPosted 3 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 8k–15k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and visionary Sustainability Planner to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies that align with our corporate objectives and contribute to environmental stewardship. You will work collaboratively across departments to integrate sustainable practices into our operations and drive measurable impact in our commitment to ESG excellence. Responsibilities: Support the integration of sustainability principles into planning and design decisions throughout project development. Prior experience working on sustainability-led masterplanning projects, including the development of sustainability frameworks, performance targets, and implementation roadmaps. Contribute to sustainability assessments at masterplan level - rating systems, certification frameworks, and ESG-related studies where applicable. Assist in evaluating sustainability across key themes including energy, water, carbon, mobility, ecology, climate resilience, and circular economy. Undertake research, benchmarking, and analysis of local and international sustainability standards, policies, and best practices to inform project recommendations. Prepare technical reports, to support documentation for client submissions and project deliverables. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to collect, review, and analyse design information required to track sustainability objectives and performance targets. Monitor project sustainability commitments, ensuring actions, and targets are effectively communicated and implemented.
Requirements
An educational background in Sustainability Planning is preferred An active credential in LEED, Estidama, Sahel at community level is required. Additional accreditations relevant to sustainable planning, design, and development will be considered an advantage. Understanding of sustainable urban planning and masterplanning principles Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly Effective teamwork and coordination skills within multidisciplinary project environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Support the integration of sustainability principles into planning and design decisions throughout project development. Prior experience working on sustainability-led masterplanning projects, including the development of sustainability frameworks, performance targets, and implementation roadmaps. Contribute to sustainability assessments at masterplan level - rating systems, certification frameworks, and ESG-related studies where applicable. Assist in evaluating sustainability across key themes including energy, water, carbon, mobility, ecology, climate resilience, and circular economy. Undertake research, benchmarking, and analysis of local and international sustainability standards, policies, and best practices to inform project recommendations. Prepare technical reports, to support documentation for client submissions and project deliverables. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to collect, review, and analyse design information required to track sustainability objectives and performance targets. Monitor project sustainability commitments, ensuring actions, and targets are effectively communicated and implemented.
Skills
- LEED
- Estidama
- Sustainable urban planning
- Masterplanning
- Sustainability frameworks
- Performance targets
- Implementation roadmaps
- ESG studies
- Energy
- Water
- Carbon
- Mobility
- Ecology
- Climate resilience
- Circular economy
- Technical reporting
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Sustainability assessments
- Rating systems
- Certification frameworks
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