Responsibilities

- Environmental Clearance
- Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC; and SEIAA.
- Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments.
- Manage preparation and review of EIA / EMP reports through accredited consultants.
- Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals.
- Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
- Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval.
- Forest Clearance
- Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals.
- Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions.
- Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
- Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers.
- Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations.
- CRZ Clearance
- Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects.
- Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance.
- Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA.
- Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals.
- Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019.
- Mangrove &
- Coastal Ecosystem Approvals
- Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance.
- Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans.
- Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments.
- Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts.
- Mitigate risks in environmentally sensitive coastal areas.
- Wildlife &
- Biodiversity Clearances
- Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable.
- Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones.
- Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities.
- Pollution Control Consents
- Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards.
- Ensure compliance under the Water Act,



Air Act and related environmental laws.
- Manage hazardous waste authorizations and other environmental consents.
- Other Statutory Approvals &
- NOCs
- Coordinate approvals and NOCs from MoEF&CC;, CPCB, SPCBs, SCZMA, Forest Department, CGWA, Ports, Revenue and local authorities.
- Ensure all regulatory dependencies are resolved for smooth project execution.
- Leadership &
- Stakeholder Management
- Define and implement the organization’s environmental strategy and compliance framework.
- Act as the principal interface with regulatory bodies and statutory authorities.
- Represent the company in public hearings, site inspections, appraisal meetings and regulatory consultations.
- Build and lead a solid team of environmental professionals, liaison officers, consultants and technical experts.
- Engage with local communities, project-affected persons, NGOs, consultants and government agencies.
- Identify environmental, regulatory, legal, cost and reputational risks and advise management on mitigation plans.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

Essential Qualification

- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or allied discipline.
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Marine / Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management.

Preferred Qualification

- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Forestry or related field.
- NABET / QCI accreditation as EIA Coordinator or Functional Area Expert.




- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification or similar environmental auditing qualification.
- Certification in Environmental Law, GIS &
- Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or Occupational Health &
- Safety.

Experience Requirements

- Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in environmental management, regulatory affairs and statutory approvals.
- Proven track record of independently securing EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other statutory clearances.
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, port, coastal, irrigation, dam, canal, water supply, power, oil & gas, mining, cement, highway or similar projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian environmental laws, approval procedures and the PARIVESH system.

Key Skills &

- Competencie

s

- Strong knowledge of EIA / EMP preparation and review.
- Expertise in EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and Pollution Control approvals.
- Sound understanding of Indian environmental legislation and regulatory procedures.
- Strong liaison and representation skills with government authorities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle public hearings, stakeholder consultations and regulatory committees.
- Strong technical report-writing and compliance documentation skills.
- Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, CRZ mapping, mangrove mapping and environmental monitoring.
- Strong professional network with regulatory bodies, consultants, institutions and industry forums.

Key Performance Indicators

- Timely acquisition of EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other approvals.
- 100% statutory compliance with no major adverse regulatory action.
- Timely submission of compliance reports and closure of approval conditions.
- Effective mitigation of environmental, legal and reputational risks.
- Optimization of clearance-related costs including CA, NPV, EMP and restoration commitments.
- Achievement of afforestation, restoration, biodiversity, ESG and sustainability targets.

📌 Head Environment (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Ahmedabad