EHS Manager/ 1029/2B

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Construction seeks an experienced EHS Manager for a major RTA roads project in Dubai. You will lead project-wide environment, health and safety activities, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and client requirements.

Responsibilities include developing EHS plans, conducting audits, leading investigations, managing safety teams, and reporting performance while promoting a zero-incident culture on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10–15 years of EHS experience in roads, highways, infrastructure or major civil/EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC project experience, preferably on RTA road or infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, traffic management, risk assessment, incident investigation, and environmental controls.
• Good understanding of UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the project EHS Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with RTA, Dubai/UAE authority, client, and company EHS requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, job safety analyses, lifting plans, and permit-to-work documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including excavation, lifting, temporary works, utility works, traffic diversions, and road construction.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage EHS officers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractor safety teams.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and emergency drills.
• Coordinate with construction teams to implement traffic-management and road-safety measures.
• Monitor environmental controls related to dust, noise, waste, spills, and pollution prevention.
• Maintain EHS records and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and support the project’s zero-incident objective.

Skills

EHS Management

Roads & Infrastructure

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Traffic Management

Environmental Management

Leadership & Communication

Reporting & Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science

Job description

About the Role

L&T Construction is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for a major RTA Roads and Infrastructure Project in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will lead project-wide Environment, Health and Safety activities, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements, UAE regulations, and project EHS objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the project EHS Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with RTA, Dubai/UAE authority, client, and company EHS requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, job safety analyses, lifting plans, and permit-to-work documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including excavation, lifting, temporary works, utility works, traffic diversions, and road construction.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage EHS officers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractor safety teams.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and emergency drills.
• Coordinate with construction teams to implement traffic-management and road-safety measures.
• Monitor environmental controls related to dust, noise, waste, spills, and pollution prevention.
• Maintain EHS records and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and support the project’s zero-incident objective.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of EHS experience in roads, highways, infrastructure, or major civil/EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC project experience, preferably on RTA road or infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Recognized EHS certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, traffic management, risk assessment, incident investigation, and environmental controls.
• Good understanding of UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Key Skills

• EHS/HSE Management
• RTA Roads and Infrastructure Projects
• Risk Assessment and JSA
• Safety Audits and Site Inspections
• Incident Investigation and Root-Cause Analysis
• Traffic Management and Road Safety
• High-Risk Construction Activities
• Environmental Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Subcontractor Safety Management
• EHS Training and Awareness
• EHS Documentation and Reporting

Preferred Experience

Candidates with proven EHS-management experience in RTA highways, interchanges, bridges, utility diversions, traffic diversions, and major infrastructure projects in Dubai/UAE will be preferred.