Lead TL

About the Business

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 listed companies and a strong nationwide footprint in logistics and utilities. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it has built large-scale infrastructure capabilities with operating practices aligned to global benchmarks. Several of its businesses carry IG ratings, making it the only infrastructure investment-grade issuer in India.

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) operates in the power transmission and energy infrastructure space, helping move electricity reliably across the country. The company manages a substantial network of transmission lines and substations across operating and under-development assets. Guided by #GrowthWithGoodness, AESL focuses on sustainability, digital innovation, smart grid deployment, and ESG-led growth to support India’s energy security.

Role Objective

The Lead - Projects Transmission Line (Site)-Tx will be accountable for delivering 765/400 kV transmission line projects at site, ensuring targets for productivity, schedule, cost, and quality are met. The position demands strong site leadership, disciplined planning, rigorous quality control, and strict safety adherence to support a zero-harm environment. The role also involves active coordination with contractors, vendors, and local authorities to remove execution hurdles, ensure compliance, control costs, and complete projects smoothly within company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site execution by managing engineers effectively and ensuring work is completed on time and in line with approved Field Quality Plans, IS codes, and CBIP manuals.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, review progress regularly, identify critical activities, and implement corrective actions to prevent delays in commissioning.
• Prepare and track MIS reports, keep progress data updated, and share status inputs as required by management.
• Spot bottlenecks early and apply practical solutions to keep site execution moving without disruption.
• Support smooth billing by maintaining accurate vendor records and processing bills with timely approvals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and internal safety rules through safety programs and regular quality checks at site.
• Reduce compliance exposure by making sure all site activity follows regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular training on safety and quality standards for site teams to strengthen capability and compliance.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors through structured reviews, issue resolution, and cost-control discussions.
• Coordinate with local authorities for shutdowns, crossings, and other critical site activities, including securing the required permissions.
• Maintain strong collaboration with internal stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
• Track budgets, manage resource deployment, and monitor cash flow to keep spending within approved financial limits.
• Control project costs by reviewing actuals against budget and limiting avoidable additional expenses.
• Identify operational and safety risks early through site inspections and proactive planning, then mitigate them before they affect progress.
• Improve execution efficiency by using modern project management tools for real-time tracking of progress and resources.
• Adopt relevant technologies and methods that can improve outcomes and make delivery more cost-effective.
• Set clear expectations for the engineering team, monitor performance, and help the team meet productivity and operational goals.
• Identify training requirements and support ongoing learning to build technical and leadership capability.
• Create a cooperative, performance-oriented work environment by handling conflict constructively and encouraging respectful communication.

Stakeholder Interface

Internal: Projects, Engineering, HO

External: STU, CTU, SLDC, NRLDC

Qualifications and Experience

A B.E./B.Tech. degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required. The role calls for 12 to 15 years of experience in transmission line execution, particularly on high-voltage projects. Candidates should have strong expertise in Right of Way resolution, experience in dealing with government authorities for statutory and regulatory approvals, and solid familiarity with IS5613, the CBIP Manual, and related compliance standards.