EHS Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Construction in Dubai seeks an experienced EHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management for a major Roads EPC project. You will implement EHS systems at site, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and client standards.

The role involves coordinating with management, construction teams and subcontractors, performing risk assessments, audits and training to maintain a zero-incident culture and environmentally compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant EHS/Safety experience.
• Experience on EPC, infrastructure, roads, highways or civil construction projects.
• Experience in UAE/GCC construction environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Dubai/UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project's EHS Management System in accordance with requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.
• Identify workplace hazards and ensure risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Prepare and review JSA, Risk Assessments and Method Statements for activities.
• Monitor safety for excavation, earthworks, roadworks, lifting, temporary works and traffic management.
• Coordinate with project teams to implement Traffic Management and Road Safety measures.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions; prepare RCA and corrective actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs.

Skills

EHS Management

Construction Safety

Safety Audits

Site Inspections

Traffic Management

UAE EHS Regulations

Education

Engineering/Environmental/OH&S degree

Job description

Occupational Health Industrial Safety Risk Assessment Environmental Awareness Construction Safety

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

About the Role

L&T Construction is looking for an experiencedEHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management activities for a majorRoads 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'sEHS Management System in accordance with company, client and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regularsite inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.
• Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriaterisk assessments and mitigation measures are implemented.
• Prepare and reviewJob 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 applicableUAE/Dubai EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to implementTraffic Management and Road Safety measures within construction zones.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and assist in preparingRoot Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports.
• Conducttoolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor the use ofPersonal 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, includingemergency 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 monthlyEHS performance reports and statistics for project management.
• Assist in achieving project EHS objectives and maintaining azero-incident / proactive safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma inEngineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional certification inHealth & Safety / EHS will be an advantage.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety, preferably withinEPC, infrastructure, roads, highways or civil construction projects.
• Experience working on large-scale construction/infrastructure projects in theUAE/GCC is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Knowledge ofDubai/UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.

Key Skills

• EHS / HSE Management
• Construction & Road Safety
• Safety Audits & Site Inspections
• Traffic Management & Road Safety
• UAE/GCC EHS Regulations
• Toolbox Talks & Safety Training
• Contractor/Subcontractor Safety Management
• EHS Documentation & Reporting

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience inRoads, 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.