Head Safety And Security

Lumina Services Suite; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Services Suite seeks a Civil Head Safety Officer to drive zero-harm safety culture across civil projects. You will lead safety policy creation, manage a team of officers, and oversee compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, and local regs at complex sites.

You will implement JHA, PTW systems, and rigorous PPE enforcement while coordinating audits and regulatory liaison. Strong leadership and technical safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH International Diploma, CSP or IOSH membership or equivalent certifications.
• 8–10+ years in construction safety with 3+ years in head/lead roles.

Responsibilities

• Establish HSE plans for heavy civil projects (tunnels, roads, bridges).
• Lead and mentor site safety team.
• Transition manual processes to digital safety management systems.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

Crisis leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma / CSP / IOSH

Tools

Digital safety systems

Inspection tracking platforms

Incident reporting databases

Job description

The Civil Head Safety Officer is responsible for establishing a zero-harm safety culture across all civil engineering and construction project locations. You will oversee the creation of site-specific safety policies, manage a team of safety professionals, ensure structural and operational compliance with international and local regulations (such as OSHA, ISO 45001, or regional mandates), and minimize on-site hazards unique to civil works (e.g., deep excavations, heavy machinery, and working at heights).

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership & Policy Management

• Establish comprehensive HSE plans tailored specifically to heavy civil engineering projects (tunnels, roads, high-rise foundations, bridges).
• Lead and mentor a site team of junior safety officers, safety supervisors, and inspectors.
• Design and transition manual processes into modernized digital safety management systems to boost data collection and tracking.

2. Risk Mitigation & Operations

• Conduct structural risk assessments and comprehensive Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) before heavy operations begin.
• Oversee strict permit-to-work (PTW) systems for high-risk operations including confined space entry, deep excavation, heavy lifting, and scaffolding erection.
• Enforce zero-tolerance compliance for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.

3. Compliance, Auditing & Incident Management

• Lead independent, high-level safety audits matching standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Investigate critical incidents or near-misses using comprehensive root-cause analysis techniques and immediately implement systemic corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external regulatory bodies, government inspectors, and corporate leadership.

4. Culture & Training

• Standardize site-level safety inductions and continuous education initiatives for everyone from senior engineers to manual laborers.
• Organize routine emergency drills (fire, cave-ins, structural failures) to optimize response preparedness.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Certifications: Advanced safety credentials such as NEBOSH International Diploma, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or IOSH membership.
• Experience: Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive experience in construction safety, with at least 3 years in a head, lead, or managerial position on major civil projects.
• Expert Knowledge: Thorough understanding of structural load limits, excavation shoring protocols, scaffolding safety, and heavy machinery hazards.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in digital inspection tracking platforms, incident reporting databases, and hazard monitoring tools.
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, strong conflict-management abilities, and assertive crisis-leadership characteristics.