Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor

About the role

The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor will lead safety compliance across Kinde Engineering's telecommunications, construction, electrical, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role demands a hands‑on professional who can enforce standards, stop unsafe work and foster a safety‑first culture.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Kinde’s EHS policies, procedures and relevant Kenyan regulations.
• Monitor compliance on site activities, including work at heights, electrical installations, excavations and lifting operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety audits and incident investigations.
• Identify hazards proactively and ensure corrective and preventive actions are applied promptly.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, report incidents, near‑misses and compliance performance.
• Deliver EHS inductions and safety training to employees and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management or related field.
• At least four years of EHS supervision experience in telecommunications, construction, electrical or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan occupational safety legislation and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgement and ability to stop unsafe work under pressure.

Required skills

• Working‑at‑height safety procedures
• Electrical hazard control and power‑line safety
• Permit‑to‑work administration
• Risk assessment and incident investigation
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance