EHS Engineer

Maseera; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Construction in Dubai is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management activities for a major Roads EPC project in Dubai, UAE. The role will implement EHS systems at the project site, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, client requirements, and the company’s safety standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with project management, construction teams and subcontractors to maintain a safe and environmentally compliant workplace,

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS Management System in accordance with company, client and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.
• Coordinate with project teams to implement Traffic Management and Road Safety measures within construction zones.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and prepare Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs for employees and subcontractors.

Job description

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.