ESG & Climate Change Consultant
Company:
Alpin Limited is a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, with its global headquarters in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi—the world's first sustainable city. We're on a mission to transform the built environment by providing innovative commissioning, sustainability, and climate change solutions. As a company, we are committed to thought leadership and making a tangible difference in the world. We pride ourselves on having a diverse, multicultural team of experts who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. At Alpin, you'll be part of a dynamic, "young-at-heart" culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
To know more about Alpin Limited and its services and projects please visit www.alpinme.com
Reports Directly to:
ESG & Climate Change Manager
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Member of Climate Change & Policies team.
- Manage implementation and documentation of sustainability policies.
- Manage schedules, resourcing, tasks, and quality control for projects.
- Ensure all required reporting for internal and external stakeholders is completed according to applicable frameworks.
- Track and manage the project team’s compliance with applicable policies, standards, and strategies.
- Act as main focal point of contact with clients and project teams.
- Participate in development, update, enhancement, and implementation of Climate Change & Sustainability Policies.
- Apply project management principles: scheduling, resource leveling, effective meetings, client relations.
- Develop technical strategies for energy, carbon, water, and waste management, mitigation, reduction, and neutrality.
- Prepare and deliver technical and promotional presentations.
- Deliver White Papers as required by line managers.
- Support the company in its rapid growth plans.
- Conduct product and technology research.
- Contribute to regional publications, lectures, teaching assignments, speaking engagements, and webinars/seminars.
- Maintain internal KPIs and strive for continuous personal development.
- Open for secondment roles.
- Capable of business travel.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Follow ALPIN’s Integrated Management System and contribute to minimizing individual environmental impact.
- Act within legal responsibilities and comply with the Company’s Quality, Environment, and HSE policies.
Core Skills and Experience:
- 3–5 years of relevant experience (essential)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field
- Strong English (very strong written & spoken)
- Preferred additional language: French, Arabic
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients and consultants
- High emotional and social intelligence
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
- Background in built environment sector
- Working knowledge of MEP, construction management, and design
- Experience on at least 5 sustainability consultancy projects
- Knowledge of current climate change issues, protocols, and carbon accounting (GHG Protocol)
- Familiar with net zero strategies and associated standards
- Knowledge of current sustainability standards: LEED, Al Sa’fat, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM
- Preferred or commitment to achieve LEED AP, Estidama, BREEAM, or other relevant certifications
- UAE experience
- Excellent planning, organizational, and self-management skills
- Strong communication skills (written, electronic, spoken)
- Hands-on engineering and project management skills (PMP preferred)
- UAE driver’s license and personal transportation
- Passport for regional travel
Key Experience:
- GHG Assessment Experience: Conducted GHG emissions assessments or carbon footprint studies; experience supporting or developing net zero strategies; familiarity with Scope 1, 2, 3, SBTi, and Science-Based Targets
- ESG Advisory & Reporting Experience: Worked on ESG strategies, materiality assessments, or sustainability reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
- Climate Risk Assessment: Contributed to or conducted climate risk or vulnerability assessments
- Green Building / Sustainable Design Knowledge: Familiarity with LEED, BREEAM, or other sustainable building certifications
- Analytical & Modelling Skills: Experience using carbon accounting tools or modelling platforms (Excel-based tools, OpenLCA, OneClick LCA)
- Department
- Climate Change & Policy Advisory
- Locations
- Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dubai, UAE
About Alpin Limited
As a young company full of creative energy and a passion for excellence, we are the perfect fit for an individual who strives to succeed and enjoys the challenge of working on cutting-edge international projects (not all project positions require travel). Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter.