Associate Environmental Consultant Onshore Renewables

About The Company

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full ESIA processes in line with UAE, KSA and other regulatory requirements and international best practice
• Act as primary technical lead and client interface on multidisciplinary projects
• Interface directly with UAE regulatory authorities (including Dubai-based regulators), lenders, investors, and project partners
• Align projects with international standards (IFC PS, World Bank ESS, EBRD PRs, Equator Principles)
• Oversee baseline studies, impact assessment, alternatives analysis, and cumulative impact assessment
• Lead stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes
• Provide strategic environmental and social risk advice during project planning and permitting
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of high-quality ESIA reports and supporting documentation
• Coordinate environmental, social, and specialist technical inputs across disciplines
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management, and on-time project delivery
• Support business development, including preparation of competitive proposals
• Mentor junior consultants and strengthen SLR’s technical capacity in the UAE

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting with significant ESIA leadership experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of UAE environmental legislation and permitting processes
• DECCA registration (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong working knowledge of international lender standards (IFC, World Bank, EBRD, etc.)
• Experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial, ports, logistics, or major development projects
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex schedules
• Strong regulatory interface and client engagement skills
• Experience leading proposal preparation and contributing to business growth
• Fluent in English (Arabic advantageous)
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East and Africa
• Should have a valid driver's license

Why Join SLR?

• Lead regionally significant, high-impact projects
• Work within a global network of sustainability experts
• Thrive in a collaborative, flexible One Team culture
• Attractive relocation support for international candidates
• Play a defining role in expanding SLR’s Middle East presence

Technical And Behavioural Requirements

• Excellent report writing and technical review skills
• Strong project management capability (budgets, scheduling, delivery)
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and public participation expertise
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement techniques and public participation frameworks
• Should be able to work well in a team and communicate confidently with others
• The ability to work to deadlines and within set budgets is essential
• *SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered part of the recruitment process.
• We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
• SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity and inclusion.*