Environmental, Safety and Health Manager
AECOM Middle East Ltd
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental, Safety and Health Manager to support the Transportation business line in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on managing ES&H programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting investigations, and guiding improvements in safety performance across projects.
The candidate will lead and mentor ES&H personnel, conduct audits, and advise management on regulatory requirements and risk mitigation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental, safety, and health program management or a related discipline.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preparing technical reports.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor ES&H specialists or support personnel.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain ES&H programs, systems, and procedures across projects.
- Perform moderately complex technical assignments across environmental, safety, and health disciplines.
- Identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures to reduce injuries and unsafe conditions.
- Administer ES&H programs on small to medium-sized projects with ongoing monitoring.
- Lead ES&H specialists and support personnel and provide professional development guidance.
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Environmental, Safety and Health Manager Job Snapshot - Role: Environmental, Safety and Health Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services - Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental, safety and health management or a related discipline - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) professional to support its Transportation business line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves managing environmental, occupational safety and health programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, investigating workplace incidents, and identifying opportunities to improve safety performance. Working with limited supervision, the successful candidate will address moderately complex technical assignments and develop solutions to challenging ES&H issues. The position also includes leading and mentoring safety personnel, administering programs on small to medium-sized projects, conducting compliance audits, and advising management on regulatory requirements, operational risks, and corrective actions.
- Environmental, Safety and Health Management - Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
- Perform moderately complex technical assignments across environmental, occupational safety, and health disciplines.
- Apply established ES&H concepts, practices, and procedures to support compliance and operational safety.
- Identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and unsafe conditions.
- Independently develop approaches to resolving complex environmental, safety, and health challenges.
- Administer ES&H programs on small to medium-sized projects, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable government agency requirements and regulatory developments.
- Interpret environmental, safety, and health regulations and provide technical guidance to management and operational teams.
- Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments against established ES&H policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Support adherence to relevant environmental protection, occupational health, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation and supporting records.
- Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and complaints relating to occupational hazards.
- Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed incident investigation reports.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on investigation findings.
- Evaluate work processes, procedures, equipment, and operational practices to identify potential hazards.
- Recommend improvements to processes, designs, and operating equipment to minimize risks and improve efficiency.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Develop and conduct employee safety and health training programs.
- Support the preparation and implementation of emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Promote awareness of workplace hazards, preventive measures, and applicable ES&H procedures.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of safety and health initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to employees and operational teams on ES&H requirements.
- Lead ES&H specialists and support personnel in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
- Provide mentorship, technical direction, and professional development guidance.
- Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of environmental, safety and health programs.
- Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and related expenditure.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness while maintaining program requirements.
- Support effective collaboration between ES&H personnel, project teams, and management.
- Monitor environmental, safety, and health performance indicators.
- Prepare reports on ES&H activities, compliance assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Communicate performance metrics, audit findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive records of safety programs, employee training, workplace incidents, and corrective measures.
- Use performance information to identify areas for improvement and strengthen ES&H program effectiveness.
- Bachelor 's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental, safety, and health program management or a related discipline.
- Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs and procedures.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preparing technical reports.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor ES&H specialists or support personnel.
- Experience conducting compliance audits and assessments.
- Proven capability in managing budgets and allocating program resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state environmental, safety, and health regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of environmental protection, occupational health, and workplace safety principles.
- Knowledge of compliance auditing and assessment methodologies.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide technical advice.
- Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and resolve complex ES&H issues with limited supervision.
- Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP).
- Proficiency with environmental, safety, and health management software and data tracking systems.
- Experience developing and delivering employee training and emergency preparedness programs.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and operational efficiency practices.
- Experience working in a regulated industry or manufacturing environment.
Employer: AECOM
Requisition ID: J10159387
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
Career Area: Safety, Health and Environment
Work Location Model: On-site Recruitment and Onboarding
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance
- paid time off, leave provisions, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase arrangements.
- AECOM also provides training and development programs, access to technical expertise, and opportunities to collaborate with professionals across its global infrastructure business.
- Specific benefits and eligibility depend on applicable employment arrangements.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The company works with public- and private-sector clients to address complex challenges in transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services cover the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, and project management specialists to deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company promotes a workplace based on respect, collaboration, professional development, and equal employment opportunity.
Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.
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