Executive Environment

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks an experienced Environmental Compliance professional in Gujarat to oversee EC, FC, CRZ, and Wildlife approvals, coordinate EIA/EMP studies, and manage stakeholder interactions with regulatory bodies.

The role requires 10+ years in environmental management, PARIVESH familiarity, and strong report-writing and coordination skills for multi-project portfolios. On-site with support from a seasoned team in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Forestry, Marine Science or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in environmental management and statutory approvals.
• Proven experience in EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife and Pollution Control approvals.
• Working knowledge of the PARIVESH Portal and environmental clearance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife and Pollution Control approvals and related reporting.
• Support preparation of EIA / EMP studies and ToR compliance.
• Liaise with authorities and stakeholders for approvals and consultations.
• Ensure timely submission of compliance reports and documentation.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Environmental approvals

Stakeholder management

EIA / EMP studies

GIS & Remote sensing

Report writing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science / related discipline

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / related field

Tools

PARIVESH Portal

GIS software

Remote Sensing tools

Job description

• Coordinate preparation and submission of EC proposals.
• Support preparation and review of EIA / EMP studies.
• Monitor ToR compliance and EC conditions.
• Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
• Follow up with MoEF&CC, SEIAA, EAC and SEAC for approvals.
• Maintain records and approval documentation.
• Forest Clearance (FC)
• Prepare and track Forest Clearance proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
• Coordinate Stage-I and Stage-II approval requirements.
• Monitor compliance related to CA, NPV and other FC conditions.
• Liaise with Forest Departments and consultants.
• Ensure timely submission of compliance reports.
• CRZ Clearance
• Support preparation and submission of CRZ applications.
• Coordinate CRZ demarcation and CZMP compliance activities.
• Liaise with SCZMA, NCZMA and consultants.
• Track approval status and compliance conditions.
• Assist in obtaining mangrove diversion permissions.
• Coordinate ecological and environmental studies.
• Monitor implementation of restoration and conservation plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory directions and approval conditions.
• Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances
• Assist in obtaining NBWL and ESZ approvals.
• Coordinate biodiversity studies and documentation.
• Support compliance under Wildlife Protection Act and Biodiversity Act.
• Liaise with Biodiversity Management Committees and authorities.
• Pollution Control Consents
• Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards.
• Coordinate hazardous waste and environmental authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with Water Act, Air Act and environmental regulations.
• Maintain consent renewals and statutory submissions.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare environmental compliance reports.
• Monitor statutory conditions and approval commitments.
• Maintain environmental registers, databases and records.
• Support environmental audits and inspections.
• Track compliance submissions and regulatory deadlines.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination
• Liaise with MoEF&CC, SPCBs, Forest Departments, SCZMA, NCZMA and other authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants for studies and approval documentation.
• Support project teams in resolving environmental issues.
• Participate in site inspections, regulatory meetings and consultations.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and government agencies.
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Clearance (EC)
• Coordinate preparation and submission of EC proposals.
• Support preparation and review of EIA / EMP studies.
• Monitor ToR compliance and EC conditions.
• Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
• Follow up with MoEF&CC, SEIAA, EAC and SEAC for approvals.
• Maintain records and approval documentation.
• Forest Clearance (FC)
• Prepare and track Forest Clearance proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
• Coordinate Stage-I and Stage-II approval requirements.
• Monitor compliance related to CA, NPV and other FC conditions.
• Liaise with Forest Departments and consultants.
• Ensure timely submission of compliance reports.
• CRZ Clearance
• Support preparation and submission of CRZ applications.
• Coordinate CRZ demarcation and CZMP compliance activities.
• Liaise with SCZMA, NCZMA and consultants.
• Track approval status and compliance conditions.
• Mangrove & Coastal Ecosystem Approvals
• Assist in obtaining mangrove diversion permissions.
• Coordinate ecological and environmental studies.
• Monitor implementation of restoration and conservation plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory directions and approval conditions.
• Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances
• Assist in obtaining NBWL and ESZ approvals.
• Coordinate biodiversity studies and documentation.
• Support compliance under Wildlife Protection Act and Biodiversity Act.
• Liaise with Biodiversity Management Committees and authorities.
• Pollution Control Consents
• Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards.
• Coordinate hazardous waste and environmental authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with Water Act, Air Act and environmental regulations.
• Maintain consent renewals and statutory submissions.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare environmental compliance reports.
• Monitor statutory conditions and approval commitments.
• Maintain environmental registers, databases and records.
• Support environmental audits and inspections.
• Track compliance submissions and regulatory deadlines.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination
• Liaise with MoEF&CC, SPCBs, Forest Departments, SCZMA, NCZMA and other authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants for studies and approval documentation.
• Support project teams in resolving environmental issues.
• Participate in site inspections, regulatory meetings and consultations.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and government agencies.
  

Qualifications

Educational Qualification Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Forestry, Marine Science or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management.

Preferred

• NABET / QCI accreditation.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Certification in Environmental Law, GIS & Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or related fields.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in environmental management and statutory approvals.
• Proven experience in EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife and Pollution Control approvals.
• Experience in infrastructure, water supply, irrigation, ports, coastal, industrial, power, mining, highways or similar projects.
• Working knowledge of the PARIVESH Portal and environmental clearance procedures.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Indian environmental regulations.
• Experience in EIA / EMP studies and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife and Pollution Control approval processes.
• Good liaison and coordination skills with regulatory authorities.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing and environmental data analysis.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and approval timelines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely submission and processing of approval applications.
• Achievement of project approval milestones.
• Compliance with statutory conditions and reporting timelines.
• Zero major regulatory non-compliance.
• Timely closure of observations arising from audits and inspections.
• Effective coordination with authorities and consultants.