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