Lead TL

About the Business

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly listed companies and a nationwide footprint in logistics and utility infrastructure. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it has built large-scale infrastructure capabilities and is recognized for operating with global-standard O&M practices. The group also includes businesses with infrastructure investment-grade ratings.

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) is a major force in India’s power transmission and energy infrastructure landscape. With more than 20,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and substations under its belt, the company supports reliable energy movement across the country through operational and under-development assets. Backed by the Adani Group’s #GrowthWithGoodness approach, AESL focuses on sustainability, digital adoption, smart grid solutions, and ESG-led growth to help strengthen India’s energy security.

Role Purpose

The Lead - Projects Transmission Line (Site)-Tx will oversee the end-to-end execution of high-voltage 765/400 kV transmission line projects. The position is accountable for delivering work within planned timelines, approved budgets, and required quality benchmarks while maintaining strong site discipline, safe practices, and efficient team coordination. The role also involves active coordination with contractors, vendors, and local authorities to remove roadblocks, maintain compliance, and ensure smooth project completion.

What You Will Do

• Direct site execution by guiding engineers and ensuring project outputs meet approved Field Quality Plans, IS Codes, and CBIP manuals.
• Manage project timelines through detailed planning, scheduling, review meetings, critical-path tracking, and timely corrective actions to prevent slippages.
• Prepare and maintain MIS reports that accurately reflect project progress and support management reviews.
• Spot execution risks and bottlenecks early, then apply practical solutions to keep work moving smoothly.
• Review and process vendor bills with proper documentation and timely approvals to avoid delays in site operations.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and internal safety systems at the site.
• Run safety and quality checks regularly and help build a zero-harm work culture for all personnel on site.
• Organize safety and quality awareness sessions to strengthen team capability and compliance habits.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors to resolve project issues, reduce avoidable costs, and keep execution on track.
• Coordinate with local authorities for shutdowns, crossings, and other critical approvals needed for project activities.
• Build strong coordination with internal functions and external stakeholders to support seamless project integration.
• Track project budgets, cash flow, and resource usage to ensure financial discipline.
• Monitor costs against sanctioned budgets and take steps to control overruns.
• Carry out site inspections and enforce safety protocols to identify, reduce, and manage risks.
• Use project management tools and digital systems to improve progress visibility, resource tracking, and execution efficiency.
• Explore and apply newer technologies that can improve outcomes and make project delivery more cost-effective.
• Set clear goals for the engineering team, follow up on performance, and help the team deliver against productivity targets.
• Identify training needs and support continuous learning to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Create a cooperative, performance-oriented environment by resolving conflicts and encouraging respectful teamwork.

Stakeholder Interface

Internal stakeholders: Projects, Engineering, HO

External stakeholders: STU, CTU, SLDC, NRLDC

Qualifications and Experience

A B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required. The ideal candidate should bring 12 to 15 years of experience in transmission line execution, particularly in high-voltage projects. Strong exposure to Right of Way (ROW) resolution is essential, along with prior experience in coordinating with government authorities for statutory and regulatory approvals. Familiarity with IS5613, the CBIP Manual, and related compliance standards is also important.

Additional Information

This role is focused on site-based transmission line project execution and requires close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The position demands strong planning, compliance oversight, cost control, safety leadership, and team management skills to deliver projects successfully in a regulated infrastructure environment.