Environmental, Safety and Health Manager

Environmental, Safety and Health Manager Job Snapshot
- Role: Environmental, Safety and Health Manager
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Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
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Experience:
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental, safety and health management or a related discipline
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Job Type
Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-siteWork with Us. Change the World. 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.

Key Responsibilities
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. Regulatory Compliance and AuditingMaintain 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. Incident Investigation and Risk PreventionInvestigate 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. Training and Emergency PreparednessDevelop 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. Team Leadership and Program AdministrationLead 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. Performance Monitoring and ReportingMonitor 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. Required QualificationsEducationBachelor 's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Professional ExperienceMinimum 10 years of professional experience in environmental, safety, and health program management or a related d