Engineer - E&S

Larsen & Toubro

📍Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted May 20, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Engineer - E&S

Company

Larsen & Toubro

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4368638536

Job Description

Purpose of the Role
The E&S Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting Environmental and Social (E&S) requirements at project sites to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, client requirements, and international standards (IFC, World Bank, ISO 14001, etc.).

Key Responsibilities
Environmental Management

  • Implement the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and project‑specific E&S requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with local environmental laws, client E&S guidelines, and statutory approvals.

  • Monitor environmental aspects including:

+ Waste management
+ Air, noise, and water quality
+ Hazardous material handling
+ Spill prevention and control

  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits and close observations.

  • Maintain environmental records, permits, and reports.

Social & Sustainability Aspects

  • Implement Social Management Plans (SMP) as per project and client requirements.

  • Monitor labor camp conditions, worker welfare, and community‑related issues.

  • Address grievances and support the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM).

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, ethical practices, and human rights standards.

  • Support stakeholder engagement activities when required.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare and submit daily / weekly / monthly E&S reports.

  • Support internal and external audits, client inspections, and third‑party assessments.

  • Track E&S KPIs and support sustainability reporting.

Training & Awareness

  • Conduct E&S inductions and toolbox talks for employees and subcontractors.

  • Promote environmental awareness and sustainability best practices at site.

Coordination

  • Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants on E&S matters.

  • Liaise with clients, authorities, and auditors on E&S compliance issues.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science / Sustainability or related discipline.

  • Experience: 6 -10 years of relevant experience in E&S / Environmental / Sustainability roles, preferably in infrastructure, EPC, or construction projects.

  • Certifications (Preferred):

+ NEBOSH Environmental / IEMA / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
+ IFC / World Bank E&S exposure (added advantage)

Interview Prep

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach implementing and monitoring an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) on a large-scale EPC construction site, specifically regarding air quality, noise, and hazardous material handling?
  • 2.Can you explain your experience with IFC or World Bank E&S standards, and how they differ from or supplement local statutory requirements in the UAE?
  • 3.What key components do you look for when inspecting a labor camp to ensure compliance with Social Management Plans and human rights standards?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you identified a significant environmental non-conformance during a site inspection and how you ensured it was resolved with the construction team.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to manage a community or worker grievance through the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM).
  • 3.Give an example of how you successfully promoted environmental awareness and sustainability best practices among subcontractors who were resistant to changing their usual methods.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You discover a chemical spill at the project site that is at risk of reaching a nearby stormwater drain, but the Project Manager is pressuring you to let the construction work continue uninterrupted while it is cleaned up later. What do you do?
  • 2.An external auditor is arriving tomorrow, and you realize that a critical environmental permit has lapsed due to a delay from the local authority. How do you handle the audit and the permit issue?

Resume Keywords

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Environmental Management PlanSocial Management PlanIFC Performance StandardsGrievance Redressal MechanismEPC ConstructionISO 14001E&S AuditingHazardous Material HandlingWorker WelfareNEBOSH EnvironmentalSpill PreventionSustainability Reporting

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