Environmental Manager - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.
Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.
Job Description
To ensure environmental compliance and provision of specialist environmental advice within large-scale offshore wind projects throughout the full project lifecycle - from development into construction, operation, and decommissioning. To support the delivery of environmental compliance, manage stakeholders and ensure regulatory and legal compliance throughout implementation, audit and development of new processes. To maintaining high standards of environmental performance in alignment with MASDAR’s strategy on mitigation of liabilities for UK and international asset portfolios.
The role is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract. There may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent, contingent on funding and business circumstance
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Job-Specific Skills
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.
As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.
Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.
Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.
Job Description
To ensure environmental compliance and provision of specialist environmental advice within large-scale offshore wind projects throughout the full project lifecycle - from development into construction, operation, and decommissioning. To support the delivery of environmental compliance, manage stakeholders and ensure regulatory and legal compliance throughout implementation, audit and development of new processes. To maintaining high standards of environmental performance in alignment with MASDAR’s strategy on mitigation of liabilities for UK and international asset portfolios.
The role is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract. There may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent, contingent on funding and business circumstance
Responsibilities
- Contribution to delivery of Environmental Strategy of GOFSW SPV projects
- Ensure successful and compliant delivery of offshore environmental management activities in alignment with MASDAR’s strategy, by embedding corporate environmental policies, practices, and procedures into daily operations and contractor engagements.
- Actively contribute to the development and implementation of a best in-class environmental culture across offshore teams and contractor networks, fostering continuous improvement and proactive leadership.
- Deliver project-specific Environmental Management Plans, facilitating alignment with regulatory provisions, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and compliance across offshore activities.
- Engage regularly with contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project environmental standards.
- Support and contribute to environmental initiatives, campaigns, and improvement programs across offshore teams.
- Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide support to onshore enabling sites when required.
- Promote a strong environmental culture through training, mentoring, and active engagement with all personnel involved in offshore operations.
- Conduct proactive audits and inspections of offshore construction activities, marshalling environmental plan requirements along project stages to mitigate environmental risks.
- Provide specialist environmental advice to offshore construction teams and office-based engineering personnel on risk management and planning.
- Review and assess contractor documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and lifting plans, for compliance and effectiveness.
- Maintain and update project’s environmental management system, e.g. risk register, to identify, evaluate and mitigate the risks appropriately.
- Support the delivery of project-specific Environmental Management Plans for offshore construction activities.
- Coordinate and lead regular environmental audits across project areas, oversee implementation of corrective actions, and maintain a dynamic offshore risk register.
- Monitor and report environmental performance metrics, including incident rates, observations, and compliance, while identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Promote a proactive environmental culture among offshore crews and contractors through targeted training and initiatives.
- Stay current with evolving environmental legislation and industry best practices, providing updates and guidance to project teams and contractors.
- Support offshore project teams in achieving high environmental performance, ensuring safe execution of marine operations.
- Lead and support environmental non-conformances, or unplanned events with impact to the environment investigations, including root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventative actions with responsible parties.
- Engage with regulatory bodies and marine authorities on offshore environmental matters, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of compliance issues. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance and effective communication on environmental matters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Professional certification such as NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, IEMA Practitioner Membership, or Certified Environmental Auditor (desirable)turn13search39. [nebosh.org.uk]
- GWO Certifications: Working at Heights, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Manual Handling
- OGUK Offshore Medical Certificate – Valid and up to date.
- CDM 2015 Awareness/Training – Understanding of roles and responsibilities under UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
- Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems its application in large infrastructure or offshore projects.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in environmental management, sustainability, or offshore renewables.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental management, with at least 2–3 years in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, or major infrastructure projects.
- Experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory engagement for offshore wind or similar sectors.
- Direct involvement in environmental impact assessments (EIA), stakeholder engagement, and management of environmental risks and opportunities.
- Experience supporting project development, construction, and operational phases, including contractor and supply chain environmental assurance.
- Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
- Ability to review and assess complex documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, flexible and able to work in multi-cultural and multi-discipline environment.
- Skilled in using digital tools for reporting, remote engagement (e.g., MS Teams), and data analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to apply in high-pressure offshore environment.
- Committment to continuous improvement and safety culture development.
Job-Specific Skills
- Strong understanding of design assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in industries such as offshore wind, oil & gas, marine, or heavy infrastructure.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to critically evaluate design outputs for compliance and quality.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes.
- Flexible to travel around the UK.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.
As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.
Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.