EHS Manager

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead all Environment, Health & Safety activities for a major Roads EPC project, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, Dubai Municipality, RTA standards, and client requirements on site.

You will build and run project-specific EHS systems, supervise site EHS teams, manage risk assessments, incidents, and training, and foster a strong safety culture across subcontractors and workforce.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of EHS management experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Prior RTA Dubai project experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of UAE EHS regulations and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience leading project-level EHS teams and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific EHS plans.
• Manage road/highway construction safety, traffic management, and utilities works.
• Lead risk assessments, JSA, and method statement reviews.
• Coordinate with RTA, client teams, consultants, and authorities.
• Oversee incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and drills.
• Direct EHS team members and subcontractor safety performance.
• Ensure environmental management and waste control.
• Produce periodic EHS reports, dashboards, and observations tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety culture

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Particulars

Details

Designation

EHS Manager

Business Unit

L&T Construction – Transportation Infrastructure IC

Project Type

EPC – Roads / Highways Infrastructure

Location

Dubai, UAE

Experience

15+ Years

Qualification

B. E./B. Tech in Engineering with a Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent EHS qualification

Industry

Roads, Highways, Infrastructure & EPC

Mandatory Requirement

Prior RTA project experience in Dubai

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities for a major Roads EPC project in Dubai, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements, RTA standards, project specifications, and L&T EHS policies. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing project-specific EHS management systems, ensuring safe execution of road construction activities, managing site-level EHS teams, and promoting a proactive safety culture across all project operations.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Management & Compliance Develop, implement, and monitor the project-specific EHS Management Plan in accordance with L&T policies, applicable UAE regulations, and RTA requirements. Ensure compliance with relevant RTA EHS guidelines, project specifications, statutory requirements, and client HSE standards. Establish and monitor EHS objectives, KPIs, safety performance indicators, and improvement initiatives. Lead EHS audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and management reviews.

Roads & Infrastructure Project Safety Oversee EHS activities for road construction, highway development, road widening, junction improvements, utility diversions, and associated infrastructure works. Ensure effective safety management for excavation, earthworks, asphalt paving, road marking, concrete works, lifting operations, and heavy equipment movement. Manage traffic safety and temporary traffic management arrangements, including work-zone protection, diversions, barricading, signage, and coordination with relevant authorities. Ensure safe execution of activities involving live traffic, public interfaces, underground utilities, and work in restricted areas.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control Review and approve risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Method Statements for critical construction activities. Identify project-specific hazards and implement suitable control measures in line with the hierarchy of controls. Conduct regular site inspections and ensure timely closure of EHS observations and non-conformities. Monitor high-risk activities and ensure effective implementation of Permit-to-Work systems.

RTA & Client Coordination Act as the key EHS interface with RTA representatives, client teams, consultants, project management consultants, and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinate RTA-related EHS inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and safety meetings. Ensure timely closure of RTA/client observations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Support project teams in meeting client-specific EHS deliverables and contractual safety requirements.

Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness Lead the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences. Identify root causes and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures. Develop and implement emergency response plans, including fire safety, medical emergencies, and road traffic incidents. Organize emergency drills and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response arrangements.

EHS Team Leadership Lead, guide, and manage the project EHS team, including EHS engineers, officers, and supervisors. Define responsibilities, monitor team performance, and ensure adequate EHS coverage across project sites and shifts. Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce awareness programs. Promote employee engagement and strengthen a positive safety culture among employees, subcontractors, and site personnel.

Subcontractor & Workforce Safety Monitor subcontractor compliance with project EHS requirements and L&T safety standards. Review subcontractor EHS plans, risk assessments, and safety documentation. Ensure adequate induction, training, competency assessment, and safety awareness for all personnel. Monitor the implementation of welfare, occupational health, PPE, and safe working practices.

Environmental Management Ensure implementation of project environmental management plans and applicable environmental requirements. Monitor dust, noise, waste management, emissions, spill prevention, and pollution control measures. Ensure appropriate management of construction waste, hazardous materials, and environmental incidents. Coordinate environmental inspections and ensure closure of identified non-compliances.

Reporting & Documentation Prepare and submit periodic EHS performance reports, dashboards, statistics, and KPI updates. Maintain records of inspections, audits, incidents, training, permits, risk assessments, and corrective actions. Support project management in EHS planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement initiatives. Ensure timely submission of EHS documentation and reports to the client, consultant, and internal management.

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in EHS management within construction, infrastructure, roads, highways, or EPC projects. Mandatory prior experience in RTA projects in Dubai, with demonstrated understanding of RTA EHS requirements and project compliance processes. Relevant experience in managing EHS functions for large-scale road/highway construction or infrastructure EPC projects. Proven experience in client, consultant, and regulatory authority coordination. Strong knowledge of road construction safety, traffic management, excavation safety, heavy equipment operations, and high-risk construction activities. Experience in leading and managing a project-level EHS team.

Educational Qualification & Certifications

B. E./B. Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or other relevant Engineering discipline. Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety or an equivalent recognized EHS qualification. NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognized HSE certification preferred. NEBOSH International Diploma, professional safety certifications, or equivalent advanced qualifications will be an added advantage. Relevant UAE EHS training and RTA-related safety training will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management. Sound knowledge of UAE construction EHS requirements and RTA project safety expectations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident investigation skills. Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced EPC project environment. Proactive approach to risk management and continuous safety improvement.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A seasoned EHS professional with 15+ years of experience in roads and infrastructure construction, including mandatory hands-on experience with RTA projects in Dubai. The candidate should have a strong track record of leading project EHS functions, ensuring regulatory and client compliance, managing construction risks, and driving safety performance across large-scale EPC road projects.