General Manager Safety

Job Description

Position: General Manager Safety / Corporate Safety

Location: Lucknow
Industry: Real Estate / High-Rise Residential & Commercial Project

Role Overview

The General Manager Safety will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the overall safety strategy across all high-rise and real estate construction projects. The role ensures strict compliance with statutory safety norms, risk mitigation practices, and a zero-incident culture at corporate and site levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Safety Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement corporate EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies and procedures.
• Establish safety benchmarks for high-rise construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and labor laws.
• Drive a proactive safety culture across all project sites.

2. Project Site Safety Management

• Oversee safety implementation at high-rise construction sites.
• Conduct periodic safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Ensure safety measures for:
• Working at height
• Scaffolding and formwork systems
• Tower crane operations
• Lifting & rigging
• Electrical safety
• Fire safety & evacuation planning
• Monitor contractor safety compliance.

3. Statutory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, BOCW Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Liaise with government authorities for safety approvals and inspections.
• Maintain accident/incident records and statutory documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and recommend corrective actions.

4. Training & Safety Awareness

• Design and implement safety training modules.
• Conduct toolbox talks, mock drills, and emergency response training.
• Develop competency matrix for safety officers and site teams.
• Promote behavioral safety programs.

5. Risk Management & Emergency Response

• Develop emergency preparedness and disaster management plans.
• Lead incident investigation and corrective action planning.
• Establish preventive safety systems to minimize risks.
• Ensure readiness for fire, structural, electrical, and crane-related emergencies.

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor safety teams across multiple sites.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety performance.
• Report safety metrics to senior management and directors.
• Collaborate with project, planning, and operations teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatality record.
• Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
• 100% statutory compliance.
• Audit scores and closure of non-conformities.
• Safety training coverage percentage.
• Reduction in near-miss incidents.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical preferred).
• NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma (Mandatory).
• 15-25 years of experience in Real Estate / High-Rise Building projects.
• Minimum 5-7 years in a corporate safety or leadership role.
• Experience in handling multi-site operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards.
• Expertise in high-rise safety management.
• Leadership and team handling skills.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.
• Crisis management and decision-making skills.
• Strong coordination with contractors and consultants.

Preferred Certifications

• NEBOSH International General Certificate / Diploma
• IOSH Certification
• First Aid & Fire Safety Certification