Environmental & Social Impact (ESIA) Lead / Safety Manager

Hiring: ESIA Lead / Safety Manager, Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for EHV/UHV Transmission Projects (Pan India)

About the Opportunity
We are hiring a senior HSE professional on behalf of a leading infrastructure group for its upcoming large-scale EHV/UHV power transmission projects across India. The selected candidate will join the PMC team and lead environmental and social impact management as well as construction safety and quality audits.

Position
Environmental & Social Impact (ESIA) Lead / Safety Manager

• B.E./B.Tech with a recognised safety certification (NEBOSH / OHSAS)
• 15+ years of experience in high-voltage construction safety and quality audits

Key Responsibilities: Environmental & Social (ESIA)

• Lead environmental and social impact assessment and management across project stages
• Ensure compliance with environmental clearances, forest and wildlife permissions and statutory conditions
• Review and monitor the Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP)
• Oversee land acquisition-related social aspects, Right of Way (RoW) issues and R&R compliance
• Coordinate with local communities, authorities and lenders (as applicable)
• Ensure alignment with lender standards such as IFC Performance Standards and World Bank/ADB safeguards, where applicable

Key Responsibilities: Safety & Quality

• Lead the HSE function across transmission line and substation sites
• Conduct safety inspections and audits of contractor sites and work practices
• Review contractor HSE plans, method statements and risk assessments
• Monitor compliance for work at height, live-line work, excavation, lifting and electrical safety
• Investigate incidents, near-misses and unsafe practices, and ensure corrective actions
• Carry out quality audits and track closure of non-conformances
• Conduct safety training and toolbox talks
• Prepare periodic HSE and ESIA compliance reports for management

Desired Candidate Profile

• Valid NEBOSH / OHSAS / ISO 45001 certification
• Strong experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation construction safety
• Experience in quality and safety audits for large infrastructure or power projects
• Knowledge of Indian statutory requirements (Factories Act, BOCW Act, CEA safety regulations) and environmental rules
• Prior ESIA or environmental compliance exposure is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel and be deployed at project sites across India

Location: Pan India
Employment Type: Full time
Experience: 15+ years
Education: B.E./B.Tech + NEBOSH / OHSAS