Safety Manager-Interior fitout

• *\# Job Description – Safety Manager**

\#\# Position

\*\*Safety Manager\*\*

• *\#\# Department**

• *Health, Safety \& Environment (HSE)**

\#\# Reporting To

Project Director / Head – Projects / Operations Director

\#\# Experience

• *15–20 Years (Minimum 10 years in Interior Fit\-Out, Commercial Interiors, Hospitality, Retail, Corporate Office, Healthcare or High\-Rise Interior Projects)**

• *\#\# Qualification**

\* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science (Preferred)

\* Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

\* NEBOSH IGC/IDIP or equivalent certification (Preferred)

\* OSHA Certification

\* First Aid \& Fire Safety Certification

\* ISO 45001 Lead/Internal Auditor Certification (Preferred)

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\# Job Purpose

The Safety Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the Health, Safety \& Environment (HSE) management system across all interior fit\-out projects. The role ensures full compliance with statutory regulations, client requirements, and company HSE standards while promoting a proactive safety culture and achieving zero lost\-time incidents.

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\# Key Responsibilities

• *\#\# 1\. HSE Management**

\* Develop, implement, and monitor project\-specific HSE plans.

\* Ensure compliance with national safety regulations, local authority requirements, and client HSE standards.

\* Lead the implementation of the company's HSE Management System across all projects.

\* Drive the company's Zero Accident and Zero Harm initiatives.

• *\#\# 2\. Project Safety Planning**

\* Prepare Project HSE Plans before project commencement.

\* Review Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statements (RAMS).

\* Identify hazards and recommend suitable control measures.

\* Ensure all work activities are executed safely.

• *\#\# 3\. Site Safety Monitoring**

\* Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits.

\* Monitor compliance with Permit\-to\-Work (PTW) systems.

\* Ensure proper use of PPE by all personnel.

\* Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.

\* Maintain high housekeeping standards across all project sites.

• *\#\# 4\. Interior Fit\-Out Safety Management**

Monitor safety during

\* Ceiling installation

\* Gypsum partition works

\* Joinery and carpentry works

\* Stone and tile installation

\* Painting and polishing works

\* Glass installation

\* Furniture installation

\* Electrical works

\* HVAC works

\* Plumbing works

\* Fire protection system installation

\* Working at height

\* Hot work activities

\* Material handling and lifting operations

\* Temporary electrical systems

• *\#\# 5\. Legal Compliance**

\* Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and safety regulations.

\* Coordinate inspections with government authorities when required.

\* Maintain statutory safety records and documentation.

\* Ensure validity of licenses, permits, and mandatory certifications.

• *\#\# 6\. Incident Management**

\* Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses.

\* Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

\* Implement preventive and corrective actions.

\* Maintain incident registers and safety statistics.

\* Submit incident reports to management and clients.

• *\#\# 7\. Client \& Consultant Coordination**

\* Represent the company during client HSE meetings.

\* Coordinate with consultants and principal contractors on safety matters.

\* Participate in safety walkthroughs and audits.

\* Ensure timely closure of client observations.

• *\#\# 8\. Safety Training**

\* Conduct induction training for all employees and subcontractors.

\* Organize toolbox talks and safety awareness campaigns.

\* Train supervisors on hazard identification and emergency response.

\* Conduct mock drills for fire, evacuation, and emergency preparedness.

• *\#\# 9\. Subcontractor Safety Management**

\* Evaluate subcontractors' HSE competency.

\* Monitor subcontractor safety performance.

\* Ensure subcontractors comply with company HSE procedures.

\* Conduct periodic HSE performance reviews.

• *\#\# 10\. Documentation \& Reporting**

Prepare and maintain

\* HSE Plan

\* Risk Assessments

\* Method Statements

\* Daily Safety Reports

\* Weekly HSE Reports

\* Monthly Safety Reports

\* Safety Observation Reports

\* Incident Investigation Reports

\* Corrective Action Reports

\* Safety Statistics Dashboard

\* Audit Reports

\* PPE Registers

\* Training Records

\* PTW Records

\* Equipment Inspection Records

• *\#\# 11\. Emergency Preparedness**

\* Develop Emergency Response Plans (ERP).

\* Coordinate fire safety and evacuation procedures.

\* Ensure emergency equipment is available and inspected.

\* Conduct periodic emergency drills.

• *\#\# 12\. HSE Audits**

\* Conduct internal HSE audits.

\* Coordinate external and client audits.

\* Ensure timely closure of audit findings.

\* Drive continual improvement in HSE performance.

• *\#\# 13\. Leadership \& Team Management**

\* Lead and mentor HSE Engineers, Officers, Supervisors, and Marshals.

\* Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.

\* Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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\# Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

\* Zero Fatalities

\* Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI)

\* Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

\* 100% Compliance with HSE Audits

\* 100% Completion of Safety Induction for Workforce

\* 100% PPE Compliance

\* Timely Closure of Safety Observations

\* 100% Statutory Compliance

\* Timely Submission of HSE Reports

\* Reduction in Near Misses and Unsafe Conditions

\* Successful Client HSE Audit Scores

\* High Safety Training Compliance

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• *\# Technical Skills**

\* Interior Fit\-Out Safety Management

\* Risk Assessment \& Hazard Identification

\* Permit\-to\-Work (PTW) System

\* Behaviour\-Based Safety (BBS)

\* Incident Investigation \& Root Cause Analysis

\* Fire Safety \& Emergency Response

\* Working at Height Safety

\* Lifting Operations \& Rigging Safety

\* Electrical Safety

\* Temporary Works Safety

\* Construction Safety Management

\* ISO 45001 Occupational Health \& Safety Management System

\* HSE Reporting \& Analytics

\* Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

\* Safety Management Software

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\# Behavioural Competencies

\* Strong Leadership

\* Decision Making

\* Excellent Communication Skills

\* Team Building \& Mentoring

\* Conflict Resolution

\* Problem Solving

\* Analytical Thinking

\* Attention to Detail

\* Planning \& Organizing

\* Time Management

\* Accountability

\* Ethical Conduct

\* Proactive Safety Mindset

\* Client Relationship Management

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\# Authority

The Safety Manager has the authority to

\* Stop any unsafe work immediately.

\* Suspend work posing an imminent danger.

\* Recommend disciplinary action for safety violations.

\* Reject unsafe equipment, materials, or work methods.

\* Issue corrective and preventive action notices.

\* Enforce compliance with company and client HSE requirements.

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\# Preferred Industry Experience

\* Corporate Office Interior Fit\-Out

\* Commercial Buildings

\* Hospitality Projects

\* Hotels \& Resorts

\* Retail Fit\-Out

\* Shopping Malls

\* Healthcare Facilities

\* Airports

\* Educational Institutions

\* Data Centres

\* Mixed\-Use Developments

\* High\-Rise Interior Projects

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\# Expected Outcome

The Safety Manager shall ensure a safe working environment across all interior fit\-out projects by maintaining full statutory and client compliance, minimizing workplace incidents, promoting a strong safety culture, and delivering projects with exemplary HSE performance while safeguarding employees, subcontractors, clients, and company assets.

Pay: ₹1,000,000\.00 \- ₹1,800,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person