Position: General Manager Safety / Corporate Safety

Location: Lucknow

Industry: Real Estate / High-Rise Residential & Commercial Project

Role Overview The General Manager Safety will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the overall safety strategy across all high-rise and real estate construction projects. The role ensures strict compliance with statutory safety norms, risk mitigation practices, and a zero-incident culture at corporate and site levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Safety Strategy & Governance

- Develop and implement corporate EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies and procedures.
- Establish safety benchmarks for high-rise construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and labor laws.
- Drive a proactive safety culture across all project sites.

2. Project Site Safety Management

- Oversee safety implementation at high-rise construction sites.
- Conduct periodic safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

- Ensure safety measures for

- Working at height

- Scaffolding and formwork systems

- Tower crane operations
- Lifting & rigging

- Electrical safety
- Fire safety & evacuation planning
- Monitor contractor safety compliance.

3. Statutory Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with Factory Act, BOCW Act, and other applicable regulations.
- Liaise with government authorities for safety approvals and inspections.
- Maintain accident/incident records and statutory documentation.
- Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and recommend corrective actions.

4. Training & Safety Awareness

- Design and implement safety training modules.
- Conduct toolbox talks, mock drills, and emergency response training.




- Develop competency matrix for safety officers and site teams.
- Promote behavioral safety programs.

5. Risk Management & Emergency Response

- Develop emergency preparedness and disaster management plans.
- Lead incident investigation and corrective action planning.
- Establish preventive safety systems to minimize risks.
- Ensure readiness for fire, structural, electrical, and crane-related emergencies.

6. Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor safety teams across multiple sites.
- Monitor KPIs related to safety performance.
- Report safety metrics to senior management and directors.
- Collaborate with project, planning, and operations teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Zero fatality record.
- Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
- 100% statutory compliance.
- Audit scores and closure of non-conformities.
- Safety training coverage percentage.
- Reduction in near-miss incidents.

Qualification & Experience

- Graduate in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical preferred).
- NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma (Mandatory).
- 15-25 years of experience in Real Estate / High-Rise Building projects.
- Minimum 5-7 years in a corporate safety or leadership role.
- Experience in handling multi-site operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of construction safety standards.
- Expertise in high-rise safety management.
- Leadership and team handling skills.
- Strong communication and reporting abilities.
- Crisis management and decision-making skills.
- Solid coordination with contractors and consultants.

Preferred Certifications

- NEBOSH International General Certificate / Diploma
- IOSH Certification
- First Aid & Fire Safety Certification

📌 General Manager Safety (Lucknow)
🏢 Shalimar Corp
📍 Lucknow