Job Title

Head of EHS, PDS India

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Operational Realignment

To strengthen the integration of safety within core operations, the proposed structure emphasises closer alignment between EHS professionals and operational leadership. This approach is expected to deliver the following benefits:

• Integrated Oversight: Aligning safety professionals under Operational Leads fosters real-time decision-making and responsiveness.
• Enhanced Accountability: Operational leaders take direct ownership of safety performance and compliance.
• Improved Coordination: Safety becomes a core part of operational planning and execution.
• Faster Implementation: Streamlined communication enables quicker deployment of safety measures.
• Strategic Risk Management: Safety is viewed as a business enabler, not a separate function.
• Cultural Shift: Embeds safety into the operational culture, reinforcing shared responsibility across all levels.

Risk-Focused Leadership

To strengthen EHS leadership within high-risk service lines, a dedicated EHS Lead will be appointed for PDS. This role is designed to enhance strategic alignment, operational integration, and risk management through the following key outcomes:

• Dedicated Leadership: A new EHS Lead (M6) for PDS will be appointed, reporting directly to the Business Unit Head, ensuring focused oversight for PDS.
• Centralised Oversight: The lead will unify EHS efforts across projects, aligning safety strategies with operational leadership.
• Enhanced Risk & Compliance: Consolidated leadership will improve consistency in risk management and reinforce compliance standards.
• Improved Coordination: The role will facilitate stronger collaboration between EHS professionals and operational teams.
• Strategic Linkage: Acting as a bridge between the Business Unit Head and Operational Head, the lead will be supported by the Regional EHS Lead.
• Business Alignment: The structure ensures EHS initiatives are aligned with broader business & Service line objectives, embedding a proactive safety culture.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”