Lead - Projects Safety

About Business:

• Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

• Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

• Job Purpose: Lead - Project Safety is responsible for ensuring robust safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies are implemented and adhered to in all civil construction activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting regular safety audits, and enhancing safety awareness across all project stakeholders.

• Development of Project-Specific Safety Plans:

Create and implement detailed safety plans tailored to individual projects across the function.

Ensure all project safety plans align with national and international safety regulations, and airport-specific safety requirements.

• Risk Identification and Mitigation:

Conduct thorough risk assessments for all construction activities to identify potential hazards.

Collaborate with the construction team to implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize risks during project execution.

• Site Safety Audits and Compliance Monitoring:

Perform regular safety audits on construction sites to ensure compliance with safety protocols and best practices.

Document any safety violations and work closely with site teams to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.

• Incident Response and Corrective Action Management:

Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, or near-miss situations, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Implement corrective actions based on findings and track their effectiveness in preventing future occurrences.

• Training and Capacity Building for Safety Compliance:

Organize regular safety training programs for construction workers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Promote a safety-conscious culture by continuously educating teams on updated safety procedures and emergency responses.

• Safety Data Reporting and Continuous Improvement:

Develop and monitor safety performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of safety programs.

Provide regular safety performance reports to senior management and recommend improvements to enhance project safety.

 

• Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Head - Project Safety

Project Management Team

Health & Safety Department

Compliance Team

Engineering Team

• Key Stakeholders - External:

Regulatory Authorities (DGCA, AERA)

Contractors and Subcontractors

Local Communities

Government Safety Inspectors

 

• Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Additional certifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), NEBOSH, or Project Safety Management are preferred.

• Work Experience:

12+ years of experience in construction safety management, particularly in large-scale infrastructure or aviation-related projects.

Proven experience in leading site safety audits, risk assessments, and implementing safety improvement initiatives.