Assistant General Manager

Company Description

Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering & Construction (SP E&C), a division of Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Private Limited (SPCPL), provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions in the engineering and construction segment both in India and globally. For over 153 years, SP E&C has pursued quality and perfection through innovative technologies, systems, and processes. We uphold world-class standards for Health, Safety, and Environment practices across all segments of construction, valuing our employees and their families highly.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic
AGM – HSE
with a minimum of
15 years
in health, safety, environment, and sustainability leadership. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience implementing and managing Environmental Sustainability Management Systems aligned with ISO standards, robust ESG initiatives, and a proven track record in the Indian construction contracting sector. This is a senior corporate-level role, reporting directly to the HOD, overseeing strategy, operations, compliance, and continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
• Develop and lead the corporate HSE & Sustainability strategy in line with ISO (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001), GRI, BRSR and other ESG frameworks.
• Drive implementation of environment sustainability programs, integrating ESG principles into business processes and decisions.
• Systems Development & Management:
• Establish, maintain, and continually improve HSE Management System and Sustainability compliant with global standards.
• Champion sustainability initiatives—carbon footprint reduction, resource efficiency, waste management, etc.—aligned with corporate ESG goals.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with national environmental, safety, and sustainability regulations and industry best practices.
• Oversee internal and external HSE audits, ESG assessments, and ensure readiness for board-level reporting and stakeholder reviews.
• Operational Execution:
• Support project teams and construction contracting operations with proactive risk assessments, HSE planning, and environmental safeguarding. Regular site visits is an integral part of this responsibility.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Project, Engineering, Procurement, and Sustainability teams.
• Lead employee, contractor, and stakeholder training programs to promote environmental and safety consciousness.
• Reporting & Communication:
• Report HSE and ESG performance to HOD—and where required—to Board or external stakeholders, demonstrating transparency, risk management, and progress against sustainability targets.
• Prepare and present HSE dashboards, ESG disclosures, and sustainability reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• Full time recognized Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS)
• Degree / Diploma in environment / sustainability is desirable
• Experience:
• Minimum
  15 years
  in HSE leadership roles, preferably within the Indian construction contracting industry.
• Strong background in implementing Environmental Sustainability and ESG programs, with demonstrable outcomes.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in ISO standards relevant to HSE (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO and sustainability frameworks.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks like BRSR and methodologies.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate ESG objectives into actionable roadmaps.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset, skilled in performance measurement, data-driven decision-making, and risk management.