Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Dubai seeks an experienced EHS Manager to align HSE objectives with project requirements on large-scale EPC projects. GCC experience and NEBOSH Diploma are essential.

You will lead a team, conduct audits, drive ISO 14001/45001 compliance, and develop risk mitigation strategies across contractors and subs, reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma required.
• More than 14 years of experience in power, heavy infrastructure/engineering EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years as an EHS Manager on an EPC project.
• GCC experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Align HSSE goals with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with local, national, and international HSE regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to ensure project adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead investigations into HSE incidents and near misses.
• Identify root causes and ensure lessons learned are applied to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement HSE training programs for personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project.
• Establish emergency response plans and procedures for incidents.
• Conduct drills, site inspections, and audits to verify safety compliance.
• Oversee environmental management programs to minimize impact.
• Prepare and present regular HSE reports to senior management.
• Evaluate safety management systems of contractors and subcontractors.
• Drive safety culture assessment and improvement through digital technologies.

Skills

Health & safety standards

Auditing techniques

Team management

Interpersonal communication

ISO 14001/45001

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NEBOSH International Diploma

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities :

• Ensure alignment of HSSE goals with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with local, national, and international HSE regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to ensure project adherence to all safety and environmental requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead investigations into HSE incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure lessons learned are applied to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement HSE training programs for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture and awareness throughout the project.
• Establish emergency response plans and procedures for potential incidents.
• Conduct drills and simulations to test the effectiveness of emergency response measures. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Implement and oversee environmental management programs, ensuring the project's environmental impact is minimized.
• Prepare and present regular HSE reports to senior management.
• Evaluate and assess the safety management systems of contractors and subcontractors. Collaborate with the project management and contracts teams to ensure safety compliance.
• Drive Safety culture assessment and improvement programs through innovative techniques and digital technologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards & auditing techniques. Experience in managing large-size team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with people of diverse disciplines, backgrounds, and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to meet deadlines, be a self-starter, and be a quick learner.
• Strong Knowledge of ISO 14001 & 45001 and other HSE international standards.

Education & Experience:

• Fulltime any Bachelor’s degree, Should have NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and/or nationally recognized certification.
• More than 14 years of experience in power, heavy infrastructure/engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an EHS Manager on a EPC project.
• GCC experience is mandatory.