EHS Engineer

PeopleStrong; Hazira; On-site; INR 3,957,000 - 6,067,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Construction is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management for a major Roads EPC project in Dubai, UAE. You will implement EHS systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and work with management, construction teams and subcontractors to maintain a safe workplace.

Responsibilities include conduct of site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, JSA reviews, and training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Relevant professional certification in Health & Safety / EHS is an advantage.
• 5–10 years of EHS/Safety experience on EPC, infrastructure or civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the EHS Management System per requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks.
• Prepare JSA, risk assessments and method statements for activities.
• Coordinate traffic management and road safety measures within zones.
• Investigate incidents and prepare root cause analyses and CAPRs.
• Deliver toolbox talks and EHS training for employees and subcontractors.

Skills

EHS Management

Construction Safety

Risk Assessment & JSA

Incident Investigation

Safety Audits & Site Inspections

Traffic Management & Road Safety

UAE/GCC Regulations

Environmental Management

Toolbox Talks & Training

EHS Documentation & Reporting

Professional certification in Health &

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering

Environmental Health & Safety Certification

Job description

Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (PGDIS)

Job Description

About the RoleL&T Construction is looking for an experiencedEHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management activities for a majorRoads 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 ResponsibilitiesImplement and monitor the project'sEHS Management System in accordance with company, client and statutory requirements.Conduct regularsite inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriaterisk assessments and mitigation measures are implemented.Prepare and reviewJob 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 applicableUAE/Dubai EHS regulations and authority requirements.Coordinate with project teams to implementTraffic Management and Road Safety measures within construction zones.Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and assist in preparingRoot Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports.Conducttoolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs for employees and subcontractors.Monitor the use ofPersonal 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, includingemergency 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 monthlyEHS performance reports and statistics for project management.Assist in achieving project EHS objectives and maintaining azero-incident / proactive safety culture.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree / Diploma inEngineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.Relevant professional certification inHealth & Safety / EHS will be an advantage.5–10 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety, preferably withinEPC, infrastructure, roads, highways or civil construction projects.Experience working on large-scale construction/infrastructure projects in theUAE/GCC is preferred.Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, risk assessment and incident investigation.Knowledge ofDubai/UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.Key SkillsEHS / HSE ManagementConstruction & Road SafetyRisk Assessment & JSAIncident InvestigationSafety Audits & Site InspectionsTraffic Management & Road SafetyUAE/GCC EHS RegulationsEnvironmental ManagementToolbox Talks & Safety TrainingContractor/Subcontractor Safety ManagementEmergency PreparednessEHS Documentation & ReportingPreferred ExperienceCandidates with experience inRoads, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities or other major Civil/EPC projects in Dubai/UAE will be preferred.Candidates with valid UAE/GCC experience and relevant EHS certifications will be an added advantage.