[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Adani Enterprises jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Adani Enterprises · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India # Head Environment Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Full-time Listed on Adani Enterprises’s official careers site. Posted September 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Adani Enterprises’s careers site →](https://eibd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2029/job/55126) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Adani Enterprises](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/) / Head Environment ## Responsibilities ### A. Environmental Clearance - Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA. - Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments. - Manage preparation and review of EIA / EMP reports through accredited consultants. - Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals. - Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations. - Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees. - Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval. B. ### Forest Clearance - Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals. - Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions. - Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal. - Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers. - Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations. C. ### CRZ Clearance - Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects. - Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance. - Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA. - Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals. - Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019. D. ### Mangrove & Coastal Ecosystem Approvals - Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance. - Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans. - Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments. - Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts. - Mitigate risks in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. E. ### Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances - Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable. - Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones. - Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002. - Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities. F. ### Pollution Control Consents - Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards. - Ensure compliance under the Water Act, Air Act and related environmental laws. - Manage hazardous waste authorizations and other environmental consents. G. ### Other Statutory Approvals & NOCs - Coordinate approvals and NOCs from MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCBs, SCZMA, Forest Department, CGWA, Ports, Revenue and local authorities. - Ensure all regulatory dependencies are resolved for smooth project execution. H. ### Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Define and implement the organization’s environmental strategy and compliance framework. - Act as the principal interface with regulatory bodies and statutory authorities. - Represent the company in public hearings, site inspections, appraisal meetings and regulatory consultations. - Build and lead a strong team of environmental professionals, liaison officers, consultants and technical experts. - Engage with local communities, project-affected persons, NGOs, consultants and government agencies. - Identify environmental, regulatory, legal, cost and reputational risks and advise management on mitigation plans. ## Qualifications ### Qualification Requirements Essential Qualification - Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or allied discipline. - Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering / Management, Ecology, Forestry, Marine / Coastal Science or Natural Resource Management. ### Preferred Qualification - Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Forestry or related field. - NABET / QCI accreditation as EIA Coordinator or Functional Area Expert. - ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification or similar environmental auditing qualification. - Certification in Environmental Law, GIS & Remote Sensing, ESG, Sustainability or Occupational Health & Safety. ### Experience Requirements - Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in environmental management, regulatory affairs and statutory approvals. - Proven track record of independently securing EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other statutory clearances. - Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, port, coastal, irrigation, dam, canal, water supply, power, oil & gas, mining, cement, highway or similar projects. - Strong working knowledge of Indian environmental laws, approval procedures and the PARIVESH system. Key Skills & Competencie s - Strong knowledge of EIA / EMP preparation and review. - Expertise in EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and Pollution Control approvals. - Sound understanding of Indian environmental legislation and regulatory procedures. - Strong liaison and representation skills with government authorities. - Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and presentation skills. - Ability to handle public hearings, stakeholder consultations and regulatory committees. - Strong technical report-writing and compliance documentation skills. - Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, CRZ mapping, mangrove mapping and environmental monitoring. - Strong professional network with regulatory bodies, consultants, institutions and industry forums. ### Key Performance Indicators - Timely acquisition of EC, FC, CRZ, Wildlife, Mangrove and other approvals. - 100% statutory compliance with no major adverse regulatory action. - Timely submission of compliance reports and closure of approval conditions. - Effective mitigation of environmental, legal and reputational risks. - Optimization of clearance-related costs including CA, NPV, EMP and restoration commitments. - Achievement of afforestation, restoration, biodiversity, ESG and sustainability targets. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 47 days - Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Adani Enterprises’s careers site →](https://eibd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2029/job/55126) ## More jobs at Adani Enterprises ### [Associate Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/3f8dfe5c81c9f1145b02/) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ### [Associate Manager - Electrical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/df11169d179d32c934ae/) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ### [Fire Fighter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/2a0c76eb3fa1f30d68f4/) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ### [Head - PMAG](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/7558dd3daccb6d76ed4c/) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ### [Lead - AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adani-enterprises/jobs/c73ef57c66b7419b1e1f/) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Head of Department -Zonal Environment Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/93d56c5ea0550bc44684/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra ### [Head of Environment and Sustainability](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanofi/jobs/e0312e6ae402bff117a7/) Sanofi · Toronto, ON ### [Critical Environment Energy Marshal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/dd5724869c60578c0f8d/) Microsoft · Korea, Busan ### [Critical Environment Energy Marshall](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/db5ab18e3b8769411cf8/) Microsoft · Sweden, Gävleborg, Gävle ### [Health, Safety, & Environment Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/d1982a5a4307399b9642/) CVS Health · Cumberland, RI OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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