About the role

AECOM seeks a Senior EHS Manager to serve as the PMC lead for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability management across an airport development project. The role establishes, implements, and continuously improves project-wide EHS management systems, safety governance frameworks, environmental compliance programmes, and sustainability initiatives while providing leadership and oversight for safe construction execution within operational airport environments. Based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, this full-time, on-site position reports to the Project Director/Project Head.

What you’ll do

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project EHS Management Plan, Safety Management System, and Environmental Management Framework
Establish EHS governance structures, monitoring mechanisms, reporting protocols, and performance management systems
Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and implementation of mitigation measures
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Establish emergency preparedness and response plans for construction and operational interfaces, and conduct emergency drills and crisis management exercises
Conduct periodic safety inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and management assessments
Coordinate with Airport Operators, ATC, Safety Departments, Security Agencies, Contractors, Consultants, and Regulatory Authorities on EHS matters
Provide strategic EHS guidance to the Project Director and Project Leadership Team and lead/mentor EHS engineers, safety officers, and environmental personnel

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Occupational Health & Safety
Overall 15–20 years of professional experience in EHS management for major infrastructure or construction projects
Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation projects involving airport terminal buildings, airside works, landside infrastructure, utilities, and airport support facilities
Professional certification in Occupational Health & Safety such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, Diploma in Industrial Safety, or equivalent
Proven experience in development, implementation, and management of EHS Management Systems and safety programmes
Experience in PMC, EPC, Design-Build, or Client-side project management environments
Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, environmental regulations, construction safety requirements, and aviation safety standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making capabilities

Nice to have

Master's Degree in Environmental Management, Safety Engineering, or related field
Experience in brownfield airport developments, operational airport environments, and management of high-risk construction activities
Experience in at least one Greenfield or Brownfield airport project of minimum 10 MPPA capacity involving terminal, airside, or major airport infrastructure works

Skills

ISO 45001ISO 14001Hazard identificationRisk assessmentBehavioural safety programmesIncident investigationRoot cause analysisEmergency response planning

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off and leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options
Well-being resources and employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Occupational Health & Safety