Summary :
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary safety leader to head the Safety function across all sites (operational assets & under construction) PAN India.
The incumbent will define and drive the organizations safety vision, strategy, and culture ensuring world-class standards of risk management, compliance, and behavioral safety across all projects.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership :
- Develop and institutionalize a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) aligned with international standards such as ISO 45001.
- Lead the organizations journey toward a zero-incident culture through proactive initiatives, capability building, and continuous improvement.
- Advise senior management on emerging risk trends, strategic interventions, and system enhancements to strengthen safety performance.
Operational Oversight :
Ensure full compliance with all applicable statutory, environmental, and occupational safety regulations.Drive conformance to client-mandated safety requirements, internal KPIs, and contractual safety obligations.Lead internal and external safety audits, regulatory inspections, and facilitate ISO certifications and renewals.Compliance & Reporting :
Ensure full compliance with all local statutory, environmental, and labor safety laws and regulations.Drive adherence to client-mandated safety guidelines and contractual safety KPIs.Provide leadership on internal and external safety audits, regulatory inspections, and ISO certifications.Stakeholder Management :
Engage with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on safety matters to ensure alignment and compliance.Represent the organization in critical project reviews, high-risk assessments, and safety leadership forums.Mentor and develop the safety workforce, fostering accountability and continuous learning across all levels.Key Requirements :
Education : Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical preferred) with advanced professional qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety (e., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).Experience : Minimum 25 years of total experience, with at least 10 years in senior safety leadership roles within large-scale construction or real estate organizations.Proven experience managing safety across residential, commercial, and high-rise projects.Deep understanding of construction safety regulations, behavioral safety, and risk management frameworks.Demonstrated success in incident prevention, measurable safety performance improvement, and safety culture transformation.Exceptional leadership, communication, and crisis management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.Demonstrated experience in managing safety for large-scale, complex infrastructure or high-rise projects.Proven track record of incident prevention and strong safety metrics improvement.Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management Must be an engineer, preferred Civil Engineering.(ref : iimjobs.com)