Deputy Manager - Safety

About the role

This role carries out safety inspections and audits for project and related activities, supervises and instructs PMC safety officers and contractors' safety resources, and keeps a vigilant watch on site to stop unsafe work immediately. It advises the project manager on disciplinary action for safety breaches. The position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and is a full-time role.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site safety adherence: company policies, objectives, programs and procedures, and their effectiveness
• Maintain safety infrastructure such as first aid, safety induction and training, emergency medical assistance, sanitation, labour camp and crèche facilities, and access controls
• Prepare and run a monthly inspection, audit, training and campaign schedule aligned with the contractor's safety plan
• Check that contractors provide and maintain welfare and sanitation facilities as required by the BOCW Act and Contract Labour Act
• Assess contractors' PPE quality, quantity and buffer stock, and register customer complaints and feedback
• Record and report incidents to the Project Manager and region safety in charge immediately, with a detailed report within 8 hours
• Audit the site safety plan, logistics plan and contractual requirements, and review inventory, preventive maintenance of earth-moving vehicles, electrical tools and lifting equipment, and statutory compliance
• Review housekeeping, health and hygiene, and environmental aspects such as illumination, noise, dust and fumes, and give feedback to the Project Manager and region safety in charge

Required profile

• B.E. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Science graduate
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (recognised under BOCWA) or Diploma in Construction Management (NICMAR)
• Diploma in QA and ISO 9000
• 10-12 years of experience
• Previous exposure to roads, construction and plant projects as a Safety Officer

What we offer

• Health insurance, accident coverage and OPD coverage for you and your family
• Uncapped sick leave and flexible work options, including remote and part-time work
• Childcare benefits and caregiver leave, plus mental wellness programmes
• Recognition platforms for individual, team and business achievements