EHS Engineer

About the Role

L&T Construction is looking for an experienced EHS Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environmental management activities for a major Roads 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 Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project's EHS Management System in accordance with company, client and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across road construction activities.
• Identify workplace hazards and ensure appropriate risk assessments and mitigation measures are implemented.
• Prepare and review Job 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 applicable UAE/Dubai EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to implement Traffic Management and Road Safety measures within construction zones.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and assist in preparing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and EHS awareness/training programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor the use of Personal 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, including emergency 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 monthly EHS performance reports and statistics for project management.
• Assist in achieving project EHS objectives and maintaining a zero-incident / proactive safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional certification in Health & Safety / EHS will be an advantage.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety, preferably within EPC, infrastructure, roads, highways or civil construction projects.
• Experience working on large-scale construction/infrastructure projects in the UAE/GCC is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Knowledge of Dubai/UAE EHS regulations and authority requirements.
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.

Key Skills

• EHS / HSE Management
• Construction & Road Safety
• Risk Assessment & JSA
• Incident Investigation
• Safety Audits & Site Inspections
• Traffic Management & Road Safety
• UAE/GCC EHS Regulations
• Environmental Management
• Toolbox Talks & Safety Training
• Contractor/Subcontractor Safety Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• EHS Documentation & Reporting

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in Roads, 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.