Safety Officer

Turner & Townsend; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to lead workplace health, safety, and environmental programs across industrial environments. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments, and driving a strong safety culture with emphasis on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years in HSE, familiarity with ISO 45001, and proficiency in safety reporting systems, with a Diploma/BE in a related field and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, Diploma in Industrial Safety, or equivalent preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in HSE/Safety Management.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations, occupational health standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and implement preventive measures.
• Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including evacuation drills, fire safety programs, and crisis response planning.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to site safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee awareness training programs.
• Maintain safety records, permits, reports, and compliance documentation.

Skills

HSE management

Audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering / Occupational Health & Safety

Diploma in Industrial Safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge:We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together:We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone:We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Officer to oversee and implement workplace health, safety, and environmental programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, driving safety initiatives, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization. The candidate should possess extensive experience in occupational health and safety management within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and implement preventive measures.
• Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including evacuation drills, fire safety programs, and crisis response planning.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to site safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee awareness training programs.
• Maintain safety records, permits, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and support safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure availability and proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across work locations.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and prepare periodic management reports.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 and other relevant management systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, Diploma in Industrial Safety, or equivalent preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in HSE/Safety Management.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations, occupational health standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.