Bilal Raslan
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Environmental & Sustainability Engineer with 14 years of experience delivering sustainable and compliant solutions across infrastructure, construction, and environmental projects in the UAE. Proven expertise in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), ESG integration, and green building certifications (LEED & Estidama). Strong track record in managing regulatory approvals, leading sustainability strategies, and supporting large-scale developments to achieve environmental compliance and performance excellence
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Pivot Engineering & General Contracting
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025.02 - Current
- Responsible to prepare, review, revise, update and implement the Company Environmental Management Procedure / Project CEMP Plans, Waste Management · Procedure / Project CDWMP Plan / Waste Reduction Plan (WRAP) incompliance with the ISO 14001:2015 standard, UAE Legal Regulation Compliance.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting the project monthly environmental & waste monthly report in every project to ensure the legal requirements such as sustainability and environmental agency (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) waste management sector have been fully compliant.
- Responsible for establishing and implementing the company Environmental Targets & Objectives and ensuring the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has been monitored on monthly basis, quarterly and yearly basis with achievable KPIs Value.
- Lead environmental compliance and sustainability implementation for major construction projects
- Responsible to review and check properly the Project Sustainability approved design credit / Sustainability Score Card and Level Rating requirements of Estidama Construction Ratings of PBRS , PCRS, PVRS Credit Pearl (1,2,3,4 ) and AlSafat / Green Building minimum level ratings
- Responsible for preparing and submitting sustainability compliance documents Plans such as Sustainability Management Action Plan, Indoor Air Quality Plan, Legionella Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, Construction Environmental Management Plan and Building Logbooks, with direct coordination with certain department MEP / CIVIL / Project Management
- Responsible for submitting every month the sustainability monthly reports, weekly/ monthly IAQ Reports, and environment/waste report as part of the sustainability credit as well.
- Responsible to gather all Delivery Notes from the Store / Accounts and prepare the Summary Tracking Log Sheets encoded every delivery note with certain quantities and prices to achieve the credit percentage such as – Regional Materials, Recycled Content Materials, Certified Timbers, Low Emitting Materials: Adhesive & Sealants / paints & Coatings / Carpet / Flooring & Ceilings, Hardscape, U Value, SRI value, LRV Value etc.
- Attending the monthly Sustainability meeting to ensure all credit requirements have been tackled and making sure they are fully compliant.
- Support LEED and Estidama certification processes.
- Review material submittals and ensure alignment with sustainability requirements.
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Zublin Construction
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.12 - 2025.02
- Responsible to ensure that the projects have been fully compliant with the environmental legal requirements such as EAD, TADWEER /ADCWM, ADM, TGs, OSHAD SF, DM, EIASs Green Building / Al Safat, Estidama, SCAD, UPC and UAE Federal Laws & other regulations are met with the company across projects, site offices, while on going the construction process
- Responsible to prepare, update, review and revise the company Environmental procedures such as Environmental Aspect / Impact Assessment Procedure, Waste Management procedure, Environment Management Procedure and Environmental / Sustainability Policy in compliance with the new ISO 14001:2015.
- Assessing with preparation of project environmental plans, risk assessments, and ESTIDAMA/Green Building rating procedures and plans in coordination with Technical and MEP departments
- Delivered environmental and sustainability support for large-scale construction projects.
- Monitored environmental performance (air, water, noise, waste) and ensured compliance with UAE regulations and sustainability targets
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Euro Gulf Safety Consultant
Dubai, UAE
2020.04 - 2023.12
- Conducted environmental assessments and risk evaluations.
- Developed environmental management and mitigation plans.
- Supported clients in achieving regulatory compliance.
- Conducting the client internal audit related to IMS procedures in compliance with the Yearly IMS / ISO Internal Audit Plan
- Ensure that all materials used in the project are in line and comply with green building requirements
Environmental engineer
Al Nasr Contracting
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2016.05 - 2020.03
- Implemented environmental compliance programs across construction sites.
- Preparation of Environmental Reports- EIA, ERA, WMP, EMP and CEMP
- Conducted inspections and ensured adherence to environmental standards
- Managing subcontractors and ensuring they are following all applicable environmental rules & regulations.
Junior Environmental Engineer
Raslan General Contracting
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2012.02 - 2016.05
- Assisted in environmental monitoring and reporting activities.
- Supported site inspections and compliance documentation.
- Waste management of the company and ensuring each type of waste is stored and disposed of as per rules & regulations
Education
Bachelor's degree - Technology Environmental Engineering
Aleppo University
Syria 2003.09 - 2010.09
Skills
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Sustainability & ESG Strategy
- LEED & Estidama Certification
- Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
- Environmental Compliance & Audits
- Waste & Resource Management
- Carbon & Energy Efficiency
- Water Conservation
- Authority Coordination (UAE)
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)
- Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
- OSHAD Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Pivot Engineering & General Contracting
2025.02 - Current
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Zublin Construction
2023.12 - 2025.02
Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Euro Gulf Safety Consultant
2020.04 - 2023.12
Environmental engineer
Al Nasr Contracting
2016.05 - 2020.03
Junior Environmental Engineer
Raslan General Contracting
2012.02 - 2016.05
Bachelor's degree - Technology Environmental Engineering
Aleppo University
2003.09 - 2010.09