Environmenta Lead

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Lead with extensive tunneling experience and expertise in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves overseeing environmental compliance, managing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring tha...

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Lead with extensive tunneling experience and expertise in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves overseeing environmental compliance, managing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring that all tunneling activities meet UAE regulatory standards within our infrastructure projects. Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and monitor environmental management plans for tunneling projects involving TBM operations. - Ensure compliance with UAE environmental regulations and international best practices throughout project phases. - Conduct environmental impact assessments and coordinate with stakeholders to mitigate any potential risks. - Lead environmental audits and prepare reports to update management and regulatory bodies. - Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and execution. - Manage environmental documentation, permits, and approvals relevant to tunneling operations. - Promote a culture of environmental awareness and sustainability among project teams and subcontractors. - Provide technical guidance and training on environmental issues related to tunneling and construction activities.

Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental management within tunneling or underground infrastructure projects. - Proven knowledge and experience with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations and associated environmental challenges. - Familiarity with UAE environmental laws and regulations specific to construction and tunneling. - Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with the ability to develop effective mitigation strategies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. - Professional certifications related to environmental management (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 14001) are preferred. - Ability to work independently and lead environmental initiatives in a fast-paced project environment.

About the company
Kalyon Holding: Empowering Turkeys Future Prioritizing contributions to people, society, and the environment, Kalyon Holding continues its journey in harmony with Turkeys development goals, guided by long-term principles. Founded in 1974 by brothers Hasan and Cemal Kalyoncu, Kalyon İnşaat has rapidly grown into a global brand, completing numerous large-scale projects worldwide. Today, Kalyon Holding is one of the leading players in the Turkish economy, operating across various sectors, including construction, investment, operations, real estate, energy, and industry, with nearly 35,000 employees and over 81 years of collective experience. Through its investments in technology and innovation, it is implementing the business models of the future today. The Holding has delivered numerous pioneering projects, including: Istanbul Airport; the undersea water pipeline to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Europes largest biological wastewater treatment plant; Turkeys first bus rapid transit (BRT) line; the countrys first offshore drilling platform; and the worlds first integrated solar panel production facility. Kalyon Holding has a strong presence not only in the economic sphere but also in social value initiatives. It has made lasting contributions to society in the fields of education, environment, and arts and culture. It established Erdem College in 1998, Hasan Kalyoncu University in 2008, and in 2020, launched Kalyon Kltr at Taş Konak in Şişli to support cultural production. With a sustainability-driven approach, Kalyon Holding undertakes projects that focus on the environment, people, technology, and qualified human capital, aiming to contribute to the countrys future. As an extension of this vision, the Kalyon Foundation was established to preserve and pass on Turkeys historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through numerous projects carried out in collaboration with public institutions and civil society.