Executive - EHS

Job Title

Executive - EHS Job Description Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced EHS Officerwith around 8-10 years of experience in construction projects to oversee and implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) systems at site. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory safety regulations, company HSE policies, and project safety requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across the project. Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Health & Safety Management

• •Implement project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and safety management systems.
• •Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, client requirements, and company HSE standards.
• •Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions and practices.

2. Site Safety Supervision

• •Monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure safe execution of works.
• •Supervise high-risk activities including:
• •Work at height
• •Lifting operations
• •Hot works
• •Confined space entry
• •Excavation activities
• •Electrical works

Ensure availability and proper use of PPE by all site personnel.

3. Risk Assessment & Permit System

• •Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA/JSA) for construction activities.
• •Implement and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• •Recommend preventive and corrective actions for identified risks.

4. Safety Training & Awareness

• •Conduct safety induction programs for new workers and staff.
• •Organize toolbox talks, safety campaigns, mock drills, and awareness sessions.
• •Promote safety culture and behavioral safety practices across the site.

5. Incident Investigation & Reporting

• •Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• •Prepare incident investigation reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• •Maintain records of incidents, inspections, audits, and safety statistics.

6. Compliance & Documentation

• •Ensure compliance with OSHA, local labor laws, client HSE requirements, and project safety standards.
• •Maintain all HSE documentation including:
• •Safety inspection reports
• •PTW records
• •Training records
• •Equipment inspection logs
• •Emergency response plans

Coordinate statutory inspections and audits.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• •Develop and implement emergency response procedures.
• •Conduct mock drills for fire, evacuation, medical emergencies, and rescue operations.
• •Ensure emergency equipment and first aid facilities are adequately maintained.
• •8. Coordination & Communication

• •Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives on safety matters.
• •Participate in progress and safety review meetings.
• •Support implementation of company sustainability and environmental initiatives where applicable.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• •Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical or related discipline).
• •Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized by relevant authorities.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant HSE experience in large construction or infrastructure projects.

Technical Knowledge

• •Thorough understanding of construction safety practices and regulations.
• •Knowledge of OSHA standards, IS Codes, NFPA, and local statutory safety requirements.
• •Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and PTW systems.

Software Skills

• •Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• •Familiarity with safety reporting and inspection tools/software is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• •Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• •Ability to influence and drive safe behaviors at site.
• •Good observation and analytical skills.
• •Capability to handle emergency situations effectively.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• •Being part of a growing global company;
• •Career development and a promote from within culture;
• •An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
• We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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