Head Environment

Adani Natural Resources; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Natural Resources in Gujarat seeks a Head Environment to lead the end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA, ensuring compliance with EIA Notification 2006 and amendments. The role oversees EIA/EMP report preparation, regulations, and stakeholder engagement.

You will coordinate with accredited consultants, obtain TOR approvals, manage public hearings, and represent proposals before EAC/SEAC; ensure forest, CRZ, wildlife, and biodiversity clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental-related field with broad regulatory knowledge.
• Master’s degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, or natural resources.
• Advanced certifications in EIA, auditing or environmental law are preferred.
• Accreditations in GIS/Remote Sensing and ESG are advantageous.
• Experience with national environmental regulatory frameworks is a plus.
• Ph.D. holders are preferred for research-driven, policy-influencing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA.
• Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and amendments.
• Manage preparation and review of EIA/EMP reports through accredited consultants.
• Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals.
• Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
• Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval.
• Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals.
• Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions.
• Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
• Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers.
• Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations.
• Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects.
• Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance.
• Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA.
• Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals.
• Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019.
• Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance.
• Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans.
• Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments.
• Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts.
• Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable.
• Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones.
• Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
• Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or allied discipline

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Marine / Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Forestry or related field

NABET / QCI accreditation as EIA Coordinator or Functional Area Expert

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification or similar environmental auditing qualification

Certification in Environmental Law, GIS & Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

The Head Environment will lead the end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA, ensuring compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments. This role involves managing the preparation and review of EIA/EMP reports, coordinating public hearings, and representing proposals before regulatory committees. The position requires overseeing various environmental clearances, including Forest Clearance, CRZ Clearance, and Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances. The individual will define and implement the organization’s environmental strategy and compliance framework while engaging with local communities and regulatory bodies.

• Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA.
• Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments.
• Manage preparation and review of EIA / EMP reports through accredited consultants.
• Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals.
• Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
• Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval.
• Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals.
• Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions.
• Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
• Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers.
• Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations.
• Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects.
• Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance.
• Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA.
• Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals.
• Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019.
• Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance.
• Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans.
• Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments.
• Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts.
• Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable.
• Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones.
• Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
• Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or allied discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Marine / Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Forestry or related field.
• Preferred: NABET / QCI accreditation as EIA Coordinator or Functional Area Expert.
• Preferred: ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification or similar environmental auditing qualification.
• Preferred: Certification in Environmental Law, GIS & Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or Occupational Health & Safety.