Senior Manager-Fire and Safety

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a Lead – Fire & Safety to oversee fire safety, occupational health, and emergency preparedness across Mumbai sites. You will implement SOPs, audits, risk assessments, and contractor safety programs to ensure a secure environment for residents, employees, visitors, and workers.

The role emphasizes incident investigation, PTW governance, security integration, and sustainability initiatives. Requires 5–8 years in Fire & Safety within large facilities or townships.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Fire & Safety or related discipline.
• Fire & Safety Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and safety standards are followed across sites.
• Maintain readiness of firefighting systems, hydrants, pumps, alarms, and emergency infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic inspections and preventive audits of fire & safety systems.
• Carry out safety audits and track closure of observations.
• Implement SOPs and compliance frameworks across sites.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor licensing, certifications, and approvals.

Education

Degree / Diploma in Fire & Safety

Tools

PTW Systems

Fire Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Family: Facility Management
Role: Lead – Fire & Safety
Reporting To: FM Manager / Cluster FM Head
Location: Mumbai (Multiple Sites)

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY

The Lead – Fire & Safety is responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, fire safety, occupational health & safety, and emergency preparedness across assigned sites. The role drives implementation of safety SOPs, audits, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, contractor safety management, and sustainability initiatives to create a safe and compliant environment for residents, employees, visitors, and contractors.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fire & Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company safety standards.
• Maintain readiness of firefighting systems, equipment, hydrants, pumps, alarms, and emergency infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic inspections and preventive audits of fire & safety systems.
• Conduct fire and safety audits and track closure of observations.
• Implement SOPs, safety guidelines, and compliance frameworks across sites.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for identified hazards.
• Monitor compliance with statutory licenses, certifications, and approvals.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and evacuation procedures.
• Conduct mock drills, emergency simulations, and awareness programs.
• Lead incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Workmen & Contractor Safety

• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities.
• Ensure contractor and workmen compliance with safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness sessions.

Security Integration

• Coordinate with site security teams on access control, surveillance, visitor management, and emergency protocols.
• Monitor safety and security risks impacting site operations.
• Maintain safety MIS, audit reports, incident reports, and compliance dashboards.
• Drive closure of audit observations and corrective actions within timelines.
• Track key safety metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.

Sustainability Initiatives

• Support environmental, sustainability, and resource conservation programs.
• Promote safe waste handling, energy conservation, and green practices across sites.
• Drive awareness around ESG and sustainability objectives at site level.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholders

• Engineering & Technical Teams
• Security Team
• Customer Relations Team
• HSE & Corporate FM Teams

External Stakeholders

• Fire Department & Regulatory Authorities
• Safety Auditors & Consultants
• Security Agencies
• Emergency Response Services

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Degree / Diploma in Fire & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Fire & Safety Certifications preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Fire & Safety, HSE, or Facility Management environments.
• Experience in residential townships, commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, or large facilities preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Fire & Safety Audit Score
• Closure of Audit Observations
• Statutory Compliance Adherence
• Emergency Drill Readiness Score
• Workmen Safety Compliance
• Sustainability Initiative Implementation
• Safety Audits & Risk Assessment
• Emergency Response Management
• Statutory Compliance
• Contractor Safety Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Reporting & Analytics

Role Level: Site-based leadership role responsible for Fire, Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Contractor Safety, Compliance Monitoring, and Audit Governance for assigned residential/commercial properties.