Senior Consultant HSE (PDS India)

Overview

Principal safety authority for the HSE management system on the PMC project for a semiconductor manufacturing facility at Dholera, covering design, construction, commissioning and operational readiness.

What you'll do

• Lead development and implementation of the project-wide HSE management system aligned with ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, NFPA standards and Indian statutory requirements.
• Establish safety vision, objectives and key performance indicators for the entire project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with JLL project leadership and stakeholders to integrate safety into planning, design, procurement and execution decisions.
• Design and implement safety protocols covering civil, structural steel, mechanical and electrical installations, cleanroom construction, process equipment and utilities.
• Develop site-specific safety plans for hazards including working at heights, confined spaces, hot works, heavy lifting, electrical works, chemical handling and semiconductor facility requirements.
• Create emergency response plans, crisis management procedures and business continuity protocols.
• Establish contractor safety qualification, selection and prequalification criteria.
• Conduct contractor safety orientations, ongoing training, inspections, toolbox talks and compliance reviews.
• Implement contractor incident reporting and investigation processes with clear accountability.
• Lead risk assessments across all work fronts using HIRA, JSA and HAZOP where applicable; maintain a dynamic risk register.
• Review design, method statements, temporary works designs and lifting plans for safety.
• Ensure compliance with Indian factories regulations, construction safety rules, environmental laws and local authority requirements; coordinate with Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board and local government bodies.
• Manage safety-related permits, licenses and statutory documentation.
• Establish incident reporting systems covering near-misses, first aids, medical treatment cases, lost time injuries and property damage.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, Incident Cause Analysis Model) and implement corrective and preventive actions with verification.
• Design and deliver safety training for project staff, contractors and visitors; develop role-specific competency frameworks.
• Conduct safety awareness campaigns, behavioral safety observations and leadership safety walks.
• Establish safety KPIs including TRIR, LTIFR, near-miss reporting rates and behavioral observation metrics; provide dashboards to JLL leadership and Client.
• Conduct monthly safety committee meetings and prepare safety reports for client reviews and management meetings.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, implement behavioral safety programs and recognize safe behaviors.
• Address cleanroom protocols, contamination control, specialty gas systems, ultra-pure water systems and chemical distribution systems during construction; coordinate with Client operational safety teams through the transition to commissioning.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial), or a related technical discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) or NEBOSH International Diploma (mandatory).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience in large-scale industrial construction projects, with at least 8 years in senior safety leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety on projects exceeding INR 5,000 crores or USD 500 million.
• Proven track record on mega industrial projects in multi-contractor environments with 2,000+ workers on site simultaneously.
• Experience with cleanroom construction, specialty systems installations and complex MEP coordination (essential).
• Deep knowledge of Indian safety legislation including the Factories Act, Building and Other Construction Workers Act, Environment Protection Act and Gujarat state-specific regulations.
• Expertise in international safety standards (ISO 45001, NFPA codes, IFC Performance Standards).
• Proficiency in safety management software, incident management systems and data analytics tools.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, industrial processes and engineering principles.
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Health and Safety.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety, IOSH Managing Safely, or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Direct experience in semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, advanced manufacturing or comparable high-tech industrial environments.
• Gujarati language skills.

Details

• Site-based at Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat, India, with regular presence across active construction areas.
• Full-time, project-based; reports to Project Director / Senior Project Manager.
• Scheduled 48 hours per week; extended site hours including evenings and weekends during critical phases or incident response.
• Regular travel within the large-area industrial site, occasional travel to other JLL offices or client facilities, and outdoor work in varying weather.
• Physical capability required for site inspections, including climbing, walking extended distances and accessing all work areas.