Environmental Health and Safety Manager

CBRE; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE India Pune is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to drive environment, health, safety and sustainability across our assets. The role ensures compliance with local regulations and corporate standards while maintaining incident-free operations for occupants, vendors, and visitors.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, and training programs, manage PTW systems, and build a strong safety culture. The position requires 8–12 years in malls/hospitality/IFM with ISO 14001/45001 expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or B.Sc. in Environmental Science.
• ADIS or NEBOSH IGC certification.
• 8–12 years of core EHS experience in malls, hotels, or IFM.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, NBC codes, and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce EHS manuals, SWP, and HIRA for high-footfall assets.
• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations and PCB/NBC guidelines.
• Lead safety audits, ISO certifications, and client safety reviews.
• Manage risk assessments, PTW systems, and incident investigations.
• Lead emergency response, fire drills, and disaster recovery planning.
• Drive sustainability goals, waste management, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

EHS governance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Fire & Safety / Environmental / Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical)

B.Sc. Environmental Science

ADIS or NEBOSH IGC

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Experience Required: Minimum 812 years of hands-on experience in EHS, Safety Governance, and Environmental Compliance within Shopping Malls, Luxury Hotels, High-End Commercial Real Estate, or Integrated Facility Management (IFM) portfolios.

Job Purpose

The EHS Manager is responsible for driving, implementing, and monitoring all Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs across the asset. This position ensures complete compliance with local statutory safety regulations, occupational health mandates, fire-life safety protocols, and corporate sustainability initiatives while maintaining an incident-free environment for occupants, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Governance & Compliance Management

• Establish, review, and enforce EHS manuals, Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and Risk Assessments (HIRA) tailored to high-footfall assets.
• Ensure 100% compliance with local statutory safety regulations, pollution control board (PCB) mandates, municipal waste rules, and national building code (NBC) guidelines.
• Lead internal and external safety audits, ISO standards certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and client safety reviews across hard and soft service verticals.

2. Risk Assessment, Incident Control & Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for high-risk operations (e.g., height work, hot work, confined space, electrical maintenance).
• Establish strict Work Permit Systems (PTW) for vendor execution and engineering activities.
• Act as Lead EHS Auditor and Incident Investigator; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all near-misses, injuries, and property incidents, maintaining zero-tolerance safety standards.
• Lead Emergency Response Teams (ERT), organizing regular fire drills, mock evacuation exercises, spill containment training, and disaster recovery plans.

3. Environmental Sustainability & Waste Governance

• Monitor daily operation of environmental infrastructure, including Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), Organic Waste Convertors (OWC), and rainwater harvesting systems.
• Drive corporate sustainability goals, tracking carbon footprint metrics, energy efficiency drives, single-use plastic elimination, hazardous waste management, and e-waste disposal tracking.
• Partner with technical and soft service teams to ensure proper segregation, handling, and legally compliant disposal of commercial waste.

4. Safety Training, Contractor Oversight & Culture Building

• Design and deliver mandatory EHS inductions, Toolbox Talks (TBT), and specialized safety training for internal personnel, technical staff, security, and third-party contractors.
• Monitor vendor and contractor safety compliance on-site, enforcing penalties or stop-work directives for safety violations.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture through awareness campaigns, safety committees, and employee safety recognition initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Incident Rate: Zero lost-time injuries (LTI) and fatality rates across the property operations.
• Audit Compliance: 95%+ score on all corporate, statutory, and third-party EHS audits.
• PTW & HIRA Compliance: 100% adherence to permit-to-work systems for all high-risk operations.
• Training Hours: Target completion of mandated EHS training and toolbox talk hours for all on-site personnel.
• Statutory Compliance: Zero non-compliance notices or legal penalties from regulatory bodies (Pollution Control Board, Fire Department, Labor Department).

Required Qualifications & Experience

CriterionRequirementEducation

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Fire & Safety, Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical) or B.Sc. in Environmental Science.

Mandatory Certification

Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) from a recognized regional institute of technology/board, or NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).

Experience

8 to 12 years of core EHS experience in Malls, 5-Star Hotels, Commercial Parks, or IFM real estate operations.

Technical Competencies

Strong expertise in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards, NBC fire codes, STP/ETP operations, hazard identification (HIRA), and industrial hygiene.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership skills under crisis conditions, assertive communication, stakeholder management, and ability to enforce compliance directly.