Sustainability Planner

About the role

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Sustainability Planner to join its Dubai team. The role develops and executes sustainability strategies aligned with corporate objectives, integrating sustainable practices into operations and driving measurable ESG impact. It is a hybrid position based in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Support the integration of sustainability principles into planning and design decisions throughout project development
• Contribute to sustainability assessments at masterplan level, including rating systems, certification frameworks and ESG-related studies
• Assist in evaluating sustainability across energy, water, carbon, mobility, ecology, climate resilience and the circular economy
• Research, benchmark and analyse local and international sustainability standards, policies and best practices
• Prepare technical reports supporting client submissions and project deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to collect, review and analyse design information needed to track sustainability objectives and performance targets
• Monitor project sustainability commitments so that actions and targets are communicated and implemented

Required profile

• Prior experience on sustainability-led masterplanning projects, including sustainability frameworks, performance targets and implementation roadmaps
• An educational background in Sustainability Planning is preferred
• An active credential in LEED, Estidama or Sahel at community level is required
• Additional accreditations in sustainable planning, design and development are an advantage

Required skills

• Understanding of sustainable urban planning and masterplanning principles
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly
• Effective teamwork and coordination in multidisciplinary project environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.