EHS Manager

EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety) | Chennai

Working - 6 Days a week

At JLL, we are shaping the future of real estate for a better world. We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Manager to lead Environment, Health & Safety programs for a large corporate workplace in Chennai.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating operational risks, and promoting environmental sustainability across the site.

You will partner closely with clients, stakeholders, and operational teams to implement best-in-class EHS practices while ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is a strategic safety professional with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for creating resilient and sustainable workplaces.

What This Job Involves

• Lead the implementation and management of Environment, Health & Safety programs across the site.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory, and client-specific EHS requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Drive incident prevention, investigation, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Manage contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with safe work practices.
• Conduct EHS training, awareness programs, and safety campaigns.
• Monitor environmental performance, waste management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare EHS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for internal and client reviews.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• 8-12+ years of experience in Environment, Health & Safety within Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Corporate, or Industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety regulations, environmental compliance, and risk management practices.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and contractor safety management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement EHS management systems and safety programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client management skills.
• Experience managing emergency response, fire safety, and crisis management programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence safety behaviors and drive a proactive safety culture.
  
  

Mandatory - ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety will be an added advantage.
• Professional EHS certifications and memberships preferred.
  
  

Join JLL and play a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace while driving world-class Environment, Health & Safety standards for our clients.