Hse Manager

Sodexo; Dholera; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental activities on a large civil construction and industrial infrastructure project. You will implement and maintain the project HSE management system, drive compliance with statutory regulations, and foster a strong safety culture on site.

The role includes audits, incident investigations, PTW oversight, risk assessments, training, emergency planning, and coordination with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Engineering with safety certification.
• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized by authorities.
• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely preferred.
• ISO 45001 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project HSE management system aligned with client requirements and regulations.
• Develop and enforce HSE policies, procedures, SOPs, and site safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and client HSE protocols.
• Lead HSE activities during mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure PTW systems are applied.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, audits, CAPA closure.
• Investigate incidents, lead root-cause analysis, report to management.
• Provide training, toolbox talks, and promote zero-incident culture.
• Coordinate with clients and authorities and submit periodic safety reports.
• Maintain HSE documentation and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Construction safety management

Permit-to-work

Work at height safety

Scaffolding safety

Lifting & rigging safety

Electrical safety

Confined space management

Incident investigation

HIRA / JSA / Risk assessment

ISO 45001

Education

B.E./B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering

Industrial Safety certification

NEBOSH IGC / IOSH Managing Safely

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Job description - HSE manager (work safety)
Position: HSE Manager (Work Safety)
Experience: 10 to 12 Years (Minimum 10 years preferred)
Location: Project Site
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reporting To: Project Manager / Regional HSE Head
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced HSE Manager to lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental activities for a large civil construction and industrial infrastructure project. The HSE Manager will be responsible for implementing the project HSE management system, ensuring statutory compliance, managing high-risk construction activities, conducting audits, leading incident investigations, and driving a strong safety culture across the project.
Key responsibilities
HSE management

• Implement and maintain the project HSE management system in line with client requirements and statutory regulations.
• Develop and enforce HSE policies, procedures, SOPs, and site safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, industrial safety standards, and client HSE protocols.

Site safety leadership

• Lead all HSE activities during mobilization, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, excavation, lifting operations, scaffolding, electrical works, hot work, confined space entry, and heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure implementation of permit-to-work (PTW) systems and safe work practices.

Risk assessment & compliance

• Conduct hazard identification, HIRA/JSA, risk assessments, and method statement reviews.
• Ensure implementation of control measures for all construction activities.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) until closure.

Incident management

• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and submit reports to management and clients.

Training & safety culture

• Conduct induction programs, toolbox talks, safety training, emergency drills, and awareness campaigns.
• Mentor site HSE officers and supervisors.
• Promote behavioral safety and a zero-incident culture across the project.

Emergency preparedness

• Develop emergency response plans for fire, medical emergencies, rescue operations, and environmental incidents.
• Coordinate mock drills and emergency response exercises.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of emergency equipment.

Client & regulatory coordination

• Coordinate with client HSE teams, consultants, and statutory authorities.
• Participate in HSE review meetings and submit periodic safety reports.
• Ensure compliance with client audit observations and HSE performance targets.

Documentation & reporting

• Maintain HSE documentation including PTW records, inspection reports, audit reports, training records, incident reports, and statutory registers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Track HSE KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering.
• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized by a statutory authority.
• NEBOSH IGC / IOSH Managing Safely (preferred).
• Additional certifications in Construction Safety, Fire Safety, or ISO 45001 will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10 to 12 years of HSE experience in industrial construction, infrastructure, EPC, power, solar, oil & gas, warehouse, or large civil construction projects.
• Experience working on Adani, Tata, L&T, Hitachi, or other major industrial projects will be preferred.

Technical skills

• Construction safety management
• Permit-to-work systems
• Work at height safety
• Scaffolding safety
• Lifting & rigging safety
• Excavation and trench safety
• Electrical safety
• Confined space management
• Incident investigation
• HIRA / JSA / Risk assessment
• ISO 45001
• HSE audits and compliance
• Emergency response planning

Leadership competencies

• Strong leadership and team management
• Decision-making under pressure
• Client handling and communication
• Training and coaching skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Conflict resolution
• Report writing and documentation

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatality and zero lost-time injury (LTI)
• PTW compliance
• Audit compliance score
• CAPA closure within target timelines
• Training compliance
• Reduction in unsafe acts and conditions
• Client HSE performance rating

Compensation
As per industry standards and project experience.