Purpose/Objective

To lead and manage all Environment, Health and Safety activities at the assigned project, ensuring a safe workplace for employees, contractors, consultants, customers, visitors, and other stakeholders.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing the project safety management system, ensuring statutory and organizational compliance, conducting risk assessments, preventing workplace incidents, strengthening contractor safety performance, and creating a proactive safety culture across all stages of project construction and execution.

Key Responsibilities of Role

A.

Project Safety Planning - Develop and implement the project-specific EHS plan in alignment with organizational standards and project requirements.

- Establish safety objectives, targets, responsibilities, and monitoring mechanisms for the project.
- Prepare activity-specific safety procedures, emergency plans, inspection schedules, and audit calendars.
- Review project construction plans and identify safety risks before execution.
- Integrate safety requirements into project planning, work methods, contractor mobilization, and execution schedules.
- Prepare project safety budgets covering manpower, training, protective equipment, fire systems, safety signage, and emergency resources.
- Periodically review the effectiveness of the safety plan and recommend improvements.

B.

Hazard Identification and Risk Management - Lead Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment exercises for construction and project activities.

- Review and approve Job Safety Analysis, risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans, and safe work procedures.
- Identify hazards associated with high-rise construction, excavation, lifting, scaffolding, electrical works, confined spaces, façade works, and working at heights.
- Ensure implementation of the hierarchy of controls for identified risks.
- Conduct pre-activity safety reviews for critical and high-risk works.
- Maintain and periodically update the project risk register.
- Stop unsafe work where an imminent hazard to people, property, or the workplace is identified.
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive controls through site inspections and follow-up reviews.

C.

Construction Safety Management - Monitor safety performance across civil, structural, architectural, finishing, MEP, façade, and external development activities.

- Ensure the safe execution of excavation, piling, concreting, formwork, shuttering, reinforcement, and structural works.
- Monitor work-at-height activities, including scaffolding, suspended platforms, ladders, temporary platforms, and roof works.
- Ensure safe lifting operations involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, hoists, hydras, lifting tools, and heavy equipment.
- Monitor electrical safety, temporary power distribution, equipment earthing, cable management, and lockout/tagout practices.
- Ensure appropriate controls for hot work, welding, cutting, grinding, and other ignition-producing activities.
- Monitor confined-space entry, demolition activities, façade installation, material movement, and traffic management.
- Ensure adequate housekeeping, safe access, edge protection, barricading, lighting, signage, and emergency arrangements.
- Verify the availability and use of suitable personal protective equipment.

D.

Permit-to-Work Management - Establish and administer the project Permit-to-Work system.

- Review and authorize permits for high-risk activities as per the approved authority matrix.

- Ensure appropriate permits are obtained before commencing: - Work at height - Hot work - Confined-space entry - Excavation - Electrical isolation - Lifting operations - Night work - Demolition work - Energization and commissioning activities - Conduct periodic audits of open and closed permits.

- Ensure work permits are supported by approved risk assessments, method statements, and competency records.
- Ensure permits are closed after verification of work completion and restoration of safe conditions.

E.

Contractor Safety Management - Evaluate the safety capabilities and past performance of contractors before mobilization.

- Review contractor safety plans, manpower deployment, competency records, equipment certifications, and training arrangements.
- Define safety expectations and performance standards for contractors and subcontractors.
- Ensure that contractor employees undergo safety induction before entering the project site.
- Monitor contractor compliance through inspections, audits, review meetings, and performance scorecards.
- Conduct regular meetings with contractor Project Managers, Safety Managers, Site Engineers, and Supervisors.
- Identify repeated safety violations and initiate suitable escalation or disciplinary action.
- Review contractor safety manpower deployment against project requirements.
- Ensure contractor-owned machinery, tools, lifting equipment, and temporary installations are inspected and certified.
- Participate in contractor performance evaluations and provide safety-related inputs for continuation or corrective action.

F.

Safety Inspections and Audits - Conduct daily site inspections, weekly safety walks,



and scheduled project safety audits.

- Organize joint safety inspections with Project Heads, Construction Managers, Consultants, and Contractors.
- Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and procedural deviations.
- Issue safety observations, non-conformance reports, and corrective action requirements.
- Track observations and ensure closure within defined timelines.
- Conduct surprise inspections during night shifts, holidays, and critical activities.
- Review compliance with work permits, method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
- Prepare inspection reports and communicate significant observations to project leadership.
- Analyze inspection findings to identify repetitive issues and systemic control gaps.

G.

Incident Reporting and Investigation - Ensure immediate reporting of incidents, injuries, near misses, dangerous occurrences, property damage, and environmental events.

- Lead investigations into incidents and high-potential near misses.
- Carry out root-cause analysis and identify immediate, contributing, and underlying causes.
- Prepare detailed incident investigation reports with corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure evidence, photographs, witness statements, records, and related documents are properly maintained.
- Monitor the timely closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Communicate key learnings through safety alerts, toolbox talks, and project-wide awareness sessions.
- Maintain incident records and analyze safety performance trends.
- Escalate serious incidents to senior management in accordance with the established reporting protocol.

H.

Emergency Preparedness and Response - Develop and maintain the project Emergency Response Plan.

- Establish emergency protocols for fire, collapse, medical emergencies, electrocution, chemical spills, natural disasters, and rescue from heights or confined spaces.
- Form and train the project Emergency Response Team.
- Coordinate mock drills for different emergency scenarios.
- Verify the availability and readiness of fire equipment, rescue kits, first-aid resources, stretchers, communication systems, and emergency vehicles.
- Establish emergency control rooms, assembly points, evacuation routes, and escalation mechanisms.
- Coordinate with hospitals, ambulance providers, fire services, police, disaster response authorities, and other external agencies.
- Conduct post-drill reviews and track improvement actions.
- Ensure adequate emergency arrangements during night shifts and high-risk activities.

I.

Fire and Life Safety - Ensure the provision, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, pumps, and other fire protection systems.

- Monitor compliance with fire prevention requirements at stores, offices, labour camps, fuel storage areas, warehouses, and construction zones.
- Ensure safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible materials.
- Review hot-work controls and fire-watch arrangements.
- Conduct fire-risk assessments and periodic fire inspections.
- Coordinate with the MEP and Fire teams during testing and commissioning of permanent fire protection systems.
- Ensure that fire exits, access routes, assembly points, and firefighting equipment remain unobstructed.

J.

Safety Training and Competency Development - Prepare and implement the annual project safety training calendar.

- Ensure all employees, contract workers, visitors, and new joiners receive appropriate safety induction.
- Conduct specialized training for high-risk activities, supervisors, equipment operators, riggers, scaffolders, electricians, and fire-watch personnel.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, refresher training, behavioural safety sessions, and incident-learning sessions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training through assessments and field observations.
- Maintain training records, attendance sheets, competency certificates, and authorization records.
- Identify skill gaps among safety team members and support their development.
- Coach site leadership and contractor management on safety responsibilities and risk ownership.

K.

Occupational Health and Welfare - Coordinate periodic health examinations for workers engaged in hazardous or physically demanding activities.

- Ensure availability of first-aid facilities and trained first-aiders.
- Monitor worker welfare facilities, including drinking water, sanitation, rest areas, dining arrangements, and accommodation, where applicable.
- Identify occupational health risks related to noise, dust, vibration, heat stress, chemicals, ergonomics, and manual handling.
- Implement preventive measures and occupational health surveillance programs.
- Coordinate with project medical personnel and external healthcare service providers.




- Monitor workplace hygiene and support initiatives to prevent occupational illnesses.

L.

Environmental Management - Monitor environmental aspects associated with construction activities.

- Ensure appropriate controls for dust, noise, water discharge, waste, debris, and hazardous materials.
- Promote waste segregation, responsible disposal, reuse, and recycling.
- Ensure safe storage, labelling, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Monitor construction activities for potential impact on neighbouring communities and surrounding areas.
- Maintain environmental records and support statutory inspections.
- Coordinate with project teams to implement resource conservation and pollution-prevention initiatives.

M.

Safety Governance and Statutory Compliance - Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, construction safety, labour, fire, and environmental requirements.

- Maintain statutory registers, inspection records, certificates, licenses, and safety documentation.
- Coordinate with statutory authorities and support official inspections.
- Ensure that statutory observations and notices are addressed within prescribed timelines.
- Keep the project leadership informed about changes in applicable legal and safety requirements.
- Support internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence of compliance.
- Ensure implementation of organizational policies, safety standards, and governance requirements.

N.

Safety Culture and Leadership - Promote visible leadership engagement in safety through site walks, reviews, campaigns, and worker interactions.

- Build a culture where employees and workers feel responsible and empowered to report hazards.
- Facilitate behavioural-based safety initiatives and safety observation programs.
- Plan safety campaigns, awareness drives, competitions, and recognition programs.
- Encourage reporting of near misses and unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
- Recognize contractors, teams, and individuals demonstrating exemplary safety performance.
- Challenge unsafe decisions and ensure safety considerations are incorporated into business and project planning.
- Act as the principal safety advisor to the Project Head and project leadership team.

O.

MIS and Performance Reporting - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project safety reports.

- Maintain records of incidents, near misses, toolbox talks, training programs, audits, inspections, and work permits.
- Track leading and lagging safety indicators.
- Develop safety dashboards for project and management reviews.
- Analyze trends in observations, violations, incidents, and contractor performance.
- Present project safety performance during leadership and progress review meetings.
- Prepare improvement plans for areas that are not meeting defined safety targets.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of safety reports.

P.

Team Leadership - Lead and guide project safety managers, officers, engineers, supervisors, and stewards.

- Define roles, responsibilities, targets, and deployment plans for the project safety team.
- Monitor the performance and productivity of safety personnel.
- Mentor junior safety professionals and support succession planning.
- Ensure adequate safety manpower is available across shifts, zones, and critical work fronts.
- Conduct regular internal team meetings and performance reviews.
- Build coordination between safety personnel, construction teams, contractors, and consultants.

Technical Competencies

Construction and Project Safety,Risk Management and Safe Systems of Work,Incident Management,Safety Management Systems,Fire and Emergency Management,Environmental and Occupational Health Management,Digital and Reporting Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - B.

E.

/B.

Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, or Industrial Engineering.

- Diploma in Engineering may be considered for candidates with extensive and directly relevant project safety experience.
- Full-time Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or Fire and Safety is required.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent safety certification is preferred.
- Additional certification in environmental management, fire safety, emergency response, scaffolding, or lifting safety would be an advantage.

Experience - 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in construction, project, real estate, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering safety.

- Significant experience in high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, township, hotel, retail, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong exposure to civil, structural, finishing, façade, and MEP construction activities.
- Experience in independently leading project-level EHS operations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large contractor and subcontractor workforces.
- Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, contractor safety, statutory compliance, and emergency management.
- Prior experience handling multiple towers, work fronts, packages, or project zones is preferred.
- Experience managing and developing a team of safety professionals is required.

Lead – Safety (Project)

📌 Lead – Safety (Project) (Nagar)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Nagar