About The Role
L&T Construction is looking for an experienced EHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management activities for a major Roads EPC Project in Dubai, UAE. The role will be responsible for implementing EHS systems at the project site, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE regulations, client requirements, and L&T Construction's safety standards.
The candidate will work closely with project management, construction teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to maintain a safe and environmentally compliant workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the project's EHS Management System in accordance with company, client and statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.
- Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriate risk assessments and mitigation measures are implemented.
- Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments and Method Statements for construction activities.
- Monitor safety compliance for activities such as excavation, earthworks, roadworks, lifting operations, temporary works, traffic management and utility works.
- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE/Dubai EHS regulations and authority requirements.
- Coordinate with project teams to implement Traffic Management and Road Safety measures within construction zones.
- Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and assist in preparing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs for employees and subcontractors.
- Monitor the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure adherence to safe work practices.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure their compliance with project-specific EHS requirements.
- Maintain EHS documentation, inspection records, training records, permits and compliance reports.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency drills and response procedures.
- Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, dust control, noise, spills and other construction-related environmental impacts.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly EHS performance reports and statistics for project management.
- Assist in achieving project EHS objectives and maintaining a zero-incident / proactive safety culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
- Relevant professional certification in Health & Safety / EHS will be an advantage.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety, preferably within EPC, infrastructure, roads, highways or civil construction projects.
- Experience working on large-scale construction/infrastructure projects in the UAE/GCC is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Knowledge of Dubai/UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.
- Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.
Key Skills
- EHS / HSE Management
- Construction & Road Safety
- Risk Assessment & JSA
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Audits & Site Inspections
- Traffic Management & Road Safety
- UAE/GCC EHS Regulations
- Environmental Management
- Toolbox Talks & Safety Training
- Contractor/Subcontractor Safety Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- EHS Documentation & Reporting
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in Roads, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities or other major Civil/EPC projects in Dubai/UAE will be preferred.
Candidates with valid UAE/GCC experience and relevant EHS certifications will be an added advantage.