Safety Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Bharuch District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Critical illness leave

Paternity leave

Group life insurance

Group medical insurance

Career mobility

Global employment opportunities

Knowledge sharing

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a safety-focused professional to lead site health, safety, and environmental activities across our energy projects in India. You will conduct inspections, manage risk assessments, and drive compliance with permits and safety procedures on site.

The role requires strong communication with stakeholders, experience in EPC/EPCM environments, and the ability to deliver safety trainings and investigations. Flexible working is offered, with a commitment to safety excellence.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma with ADIS from a recognized institution.
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM environments.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience in site safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor HSE plans and safety improvements.
• Strong knowledge of safety documentation and compliance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to influence safe behaviors.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify workplace hazards and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure adherence to safety procedures, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out risk assessments and job safety analyses for site activities and recommend controls.
• Support implementation of project health, safety, and environmental policies and safety initiatives.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training programs for site personnel and contractors.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, perform root-cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor use and condition of PPE and other safety systems.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and site management to promote proactive safety culture.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and audits.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Site safety inspections

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety documentation

Emergency response planning

Education

Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety reporting tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.

We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify workplace hazards and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure adherence to approved safety procedures, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out risk assessments and job safety analyses for site activities and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Support implementation of project health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and training programs for site personnel and contractors.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor the use, availability, and condition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety systems.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and site management to promote a proactive safety culture across the project.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, audits, and compliance reports.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, safety audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site safety performance.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma with Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) from a recognized institution.
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM project environments.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience in conducting site safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, emergency response procedures, and contractor safety management.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor HSE plans, procedures, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of safety documentation, reporting requirements, and compliance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital safety reporting tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.

Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate

By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.

Location(s):

Vagra, GJ, IN

Contract Type: Contract

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Other

Job Ref: 16147