HSE Safety Officer - Construction Industry

GRT Hotels & Resorts; Hyderabad, Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GRT Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer for its construction projects. The role focuses on identifying hazards, enforcing local laws and ISO standards, and driving safe practices across sites.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of overall HSE experience in construction, including experience with hotel, commercial, retail, and residential projects, and hold recognized industrial safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or IOSH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with recognized Industrial Safety qualification.
• 10–15 years HSE experience in building construction, including 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• NEBOSH IGC/IDip, OSHA, or IOSH certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience on hotels, malls, commercial towers, or educational campuses is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review HSE policies, the management system, and project-specific safety plans.
• Set annual HSE objectives and track progress with project leadership.
• Ensure HSE is built into tendering, planning, procurement, and project budgets.

Skills

Site safety leadership

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Industrial Safety qualification

Tools

ISO 45001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

A Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer for a construction company is responsible for identifying workplace hazards, enforcing safety regulations (such as local labor laws and ISO standards), conducting site inspections, and preventing accidents on-site.

An officer with safety engineering ,10-15 years of overall experience

in construction industry who has handled Hotels, Commercials, retail, and residentials would be ideal

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management System

• Develop, implement, and review HSE policies, the management system, and project-specific safety plans
• Set annual HSE objectives and track progress with project leadership
• Ensure HSE is built into tendering, planning, procurement, and project budgets

Statutory Compliance (India)

• Ensure compliance with the BOCW Act and Central Rules, the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, the Environment Protection Act, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and applicable state rules
• Apply the National Building Code of India (Part 7, Construction Management, Practices and Safety) and relevant IS codes
• Maintain statutory registers, licences, returns, safety committee meetings, welfare facilities, medical examinations, and insurance
• Be the primary contact for labour department, fire department, and pollution control board inspections

Building-Specific Risk Management

• Lead risk assessments and permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities: basement excavation and shoring, formwork and shuttering, working at height, faade and glazing installation, hot work, lifting operations, and electrical work
• Oversee tower cranes, mast climbing platforms, material hoists, passenger-cum-goods lifts, and scaffolding, with valid third-party certifications and operator competency
• Control edge protection, floor openings, lift shafts, and temporary works on multi-storey structures
• Manage fire and life safety during construction, including temporary fire protection, hot work controls, storage of flammable finishing materials, and escape routes
• Oversee safety during MEP installation, testing, and commissioning, including electrical energization, pressure testing, and lift and fire system commissioning

Interface & Public Safety

• Manage safety for projects adjacent to occupied buildings, public roads, or live premises, including barricading, traffic management, and protection of the public
• For college projects, control risks where students, staff, or visitors are near the site, including segregated access and construction hours
• For hotel and commercial fit-out phases, coordinate the many trades working in close proximity in congested, fast-track schedules

Incident Management

• Lead investigation of serious incidents and near misses with root cause analysis
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are closed on time and lessons are shared across sites
• Report to statutory authorities and clients as required
• Oversee emergency response, first aid, fire safety, and medical arrangements

Training & Safety Culture

• Ensure site inductions, toolbox talks, and trade-specific training for all workers, including migrant and contract labour
• Deliver training in the local language where needed
• Drive behavioural safety, recognition, and leadership walkthroughs

Environmental & Occupational Health

• Oversee dust, noise, waste, water, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste controls
• Manage environmental consent conditions and community impact in urban settings
• Control exposure to silica dust, solvents, adhesives, and other finishing materials
• Oversee labour camp hygiene, drinking water, sanitation, and welfare facilities

Subcontractor Management

• Review specialist subcontractors HSE credentials, competency, and equipment certifications before mobilization, including faade, MEP, waterproofing, and interior fit-out contractors
• Monitor ongoing compliance and take action on repeated violations

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Manage, mentor, and appraise HSE officers and supervisors across sites
• Report HSE performance (LTIFR, TRIR, leading indicators) monthly to senior management and clients
• Prepare for and close out client, ISO, and third-party audits, including hotel brand and institutional client requirements
• Support safe handover, including fire NOC, lift licences, and completion documentation inputs

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, or Science with a recognized Industrial Safety qualification
• 10-15 years of HSE experience in building construction, including 3-5 years in a managerial role
• NEBOSH IGC/IDip, OSHA, or IOSH certification preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Experience on hotels, malls, commercial towers, or educational campuses is an advantage