EHS Manager

Job Summary: The EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Manager is accountable for establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust EHS protocols across all interior fit-out projects in the coworking portfolio. This role safeguards a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment at every project site, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations, corporate policies, and best industry practices.
Key Responsibilities:1. EHS Policy, Strategy & Compliance• Develop, review, and deploy site-specific EHS plans, policies, and risk registers for all ongoing fit-out projects.• Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory, and client-specific EHS requirements (e.g., BOCW, NBC, IS codes).• Interpret and integrate EHS requirements across project schedules, site activities, and contractor work scopes.• Stay updated on changes to legislation and ensure implementation on all sites.

1. Site Audits, Inspections & Risk Management• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, and compliance audits to identify, record, and rectify unsafe conditions or EHS non-compliance.• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments (HIRA/JSA), and implementation of control measures for high-risk activities.• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics, trends, and incidents to AVP – Project Execution and relevant stakeholders.• Lead investigations for incidents, accidents, and near-misses; document findings, implement root cause analysis, and track corrective measures to closure.
2. Contractor & Workforce Management• Drive EHS orientation, onboarding, and periodic training programs for all site personnel, including contractors and subcontractors.• Ensure all contractors adhere to company and statutory EHS norms, proper use of PPE, and compliance with permit-to-work systems.• Review contractors’ risk assessments, method statements, and safe operating procedures for fit-out activities.• Enforce disciplinary measures in case of repeated violations and drive safety culture initiatives.
3. Documentation & Reporting Job Details : EHS Manager (Interior Fit-Out, Coworking)• Maintain up-to-date EHS documentation: risk registers, inspection checklists, incident logs, and statutory records.• Prepare and submit statutory EHS reports, weekly/monthly dashboards, and compliance summaries on schedule.• Organize emergency preparedness drills; ensure incident reporting and management as per SOPs.
4. Training & Culture Building• Conduct regular EHS training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to promote a proactive safety culture.• Lead initiatives for continual improvement in safety processes, ergonomic practices, and environmentally sustainable site operations.
5. Stakeholder Coordination• Liaise with design, planning, procurement, and site managers to align EHS requirements with project timelines and activities.• Support site handovers and closures by ensuring EHS compliance clearance and documentation.• Represent the organization during site EHS audits by clients, authorities, or regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related discipline.• 8+ years’ EHS experience in construction or interiors, with at least 3 years in commercial fit-out/coworking/real estate projects.• Diploma/Certification in Industrial Safety (RLI/CLI/QCI preferred).• Thorough knowledge of relevant Indian and international EHS codes/regulations.• Proficient in EHS audit, risk assessment, training, and incident documentation.
Key Skills:• EHS planning and risk management• Site audit, compliance, and legal reporting• Contractor and workforce leadership• Incident investigation and root cause analysis• Communication, training, and stakeholder engagement