Purpose/Objective

Head – Prospecting & Execution is responsible for promoting and implementing Adani Group’s Health & Safety Vision, Policies, Principles, Procedures, and Practices across all construction and expansion project sites.

The role ensures the sustainability of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S;) Centers of Excellence (CoEs) by providing strategic direction, leadership, and expert advice to project management teams and line organizations.

This position drives management commitment to safety, ensures regulatory compliance, mitigates risks, and fosters a strong safety culture by engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, the role is accountable for developing safety leadership, enhancing risk management strategies, and continuously improving safety performance through proactive initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Strategic Leadership & Implementation of HSE Policies: Establish and drive the implementation of Adani Group’s Health & Safety Vision, Policies, Principles, Procedures, and Practices across all construction and expansion project sites.

Ensure compliance with national and international safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices while aligning HSE strategies with organizational goals.

Deployment & Sustainability of OHS Centers of Excellence (CoEs): Facilitate the deployment of OHS CoEs across all Adani Group construction/expansion project sites by integrating best practices and ensuring sustainability.

Work closely with business leaders and project management teams to instil a culture of safety, promoting proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Project Risk Management & Compliance Oversight: Provide strategic guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment,



and control measures to mitigate workplace accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Oversee compliance audits, inspections, and safety performance evaluations, ensuring all projects meet statutory and company-specific safety requirements.

Leadership & Capacity Building in Safety Management: Develop and mentor safety leadership within the project management teams, ensuring competency and commitment to HSE standards through training programs.

Drive workforce engagement initiatives, empowering employees and contractors to take ownership of safety through structured awareness campaigns and leadership programs.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement: Establish robust incident investigation and reporting mechanisms, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are effectively implemented.

Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, trend analysis, and benchmarking to enhance safety performance across all projects.

Stakeholder Engagement & Safety Culture Development: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory bodies, and industry experts, to promote safety excellence.

Champion a strong safety culture by fostering a proactive, transparent, and accountable environment, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to health and safety.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:



Group Head Safety Executive Leadership Team Project Management Teams Health, Safety &

• Environment (HSE) Teams Operations &

• Maintenance Teams Procurement &

• Supply Chain Teams Human Resources (HR) Department Legal &

• Compliance Teams Finance &

• Risk Management Teams Key Stakeholders - External: Contractors &

• Subcontractors Regulatory Authorities (DGCA, AAI, State &

• Central Government Bodies) Industry Safety Organizations (OSHA, ISO, ISHRAE) Clients &

• Business Partners Insurance Providers Local Communities &

• NGOs Equipment &

• Technology Vendors Consultants &

• Safety Auditors

Technical Competencies

Crisis and Incident Management-AELGS-SVC,Documentation and Reporting-AELGS-SVC,Process Improvement-AELGS-SVC,Regulatory Compliance-AELGS-SVC,Risk Management-AELGS-SVC,Safety Management Systems (SMS)-AELGS-SVC,Safety and Security Compliance-AELGS-SVC,Training Needs Analysis-AELGS-SVC

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or equivalent) or Occupational Health & Safety.

Master’s degree in Safety, Environment, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).

Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent (mandatory).

Work Experience: 15+ years of experience in Health, Safety, and Workplace (HSE) roles, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership position overseeing large-scale construction or expansion projects.

Proven track record of implementing safety policies, risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with national and international safety standards.

General Manager - Group Safety

📌 General Manager - Group Safety (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Ahmedabad