EHS Head

Job Description – Head of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Industry: Real Estate / Construction

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 15–20+ Years (Real Estate / Infrastructure / Construction Only)

Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering + Safety Certifications (NEBOSH/IOSH/ADIS/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety)

1. Role Overview

The Head of EHS will lead and oversee the Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy across all real estate projects (Residential, Commercial & Redevelopment). The role demands strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and proven experience in implementing safety systems across high-rise, Mivan, RCC, and large-scale construction projects.

You will ensure 100% compliance with statutory norms, risk management, safety audits, training programs, and enforcement of safe construction practices across multiple sites.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. EHS Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a robust EHS vision, strategy, policies, and annual safety plan for all projects.
• Establish a strong safety culture across site teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance using data, audits, and incident analytics.

B. Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure strict compliance with:
• Factories Act, BOCW Act, Environmental Protection Act
• Pollution Control Board norms
• Fire & Life Safety regulations
• National Building Code (NBC)
• Manage documentation, licenses, NOCs, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Liaison with government bodies (BMC, DISH, MPCB, MOEF, etc.).

C. Site Safety Management

• Establish and monitor safety protocols for Excavation, RCC works, Mivan shuttering, crane operations, hot works, height works, scaffolding, formwork & lifting operations.
• Conduct routine site inspections and enforce compliance.
• Ensure proper PPE usage, safety signage, equipment certification (cranes, lifts, hoists), and emergency response systems.
• Monitor HIRA/JSA compliance at all work fronts.

D. Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead investigations for near-misses, accidents & fatal incidents.
• Prepare root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action), and ensure implementation.
• Develop and conduct Emergency Response Drills, Fire Evacuation Plans, and Disaster Preparedness Programs.

E. Contractor Safety Management

• Develop contractor onboarding safety processes.
• Conduct safety capability evaluations before contract award.
• Enforce compliance with Work Permits, SOPs, Method Statements & Tool Box Talks.
• Monitor labor welfare facilities as per legal norms.

F. Training & Safety Culture Building

• Prepare annual training calendars for internal teams & contractors.
• Conduct safety trainings such as:
• Work at Height
• Confined Space
• Fire Safety
• Electrical Safety
• First Aid
• Mivan & RCC Specific Hazards
• Build a Zero-Incident Culture across the organization.

G. Environmental Management

• Implement environmental protection, sustainability & waste-management programs.
• Ensure compliance for:
• Air & water quality monitoring
• Noise pollution control
• Waste segregation & hazardous waste management
• Green building & sustainability standards (IGBC/LEED—optional)

H. Reporting & Documentation

• Develop and maintain safety MIS, dashboards, and site-wise performance reports.
• Present monthly EHS performance to management.
• Maintain all licenses, statutory registers, and audit records.

3. Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong technical knowledge of construction safety, EHS laws, and risk management.
• Hands-on experience in high-rise building construction, Mivan, RCC, excavation, heavy machinery.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making & problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, documentation & stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and large contractor workforce.
• Expertise in EHS audits, digital reporting systems & incident analytics.

4. Must-Have Certifications

• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent
• Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS)/PGDIS
• Fire & emergency response certifications (preferred)

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in TRIR / LTIFR / Accident Frequency Rate
• 100% compliance with statutory requirements
• Contractor safety performance
• Quality of safety audits & timely closure of non-compliances
• Training effectiveness & safety culture improvement
• Incident reporting, RCA quality & CAPA execution