HSE Officer

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer to join our construction project team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing comprehensive HSE policies and procedures from the ground up to ensure a safe, compliant, and hazard-free working environment across the construction site.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Formulate, establish, and continuously update site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment policies, manuals, and emergency response plans tailored to construction operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all site activities strictly comply with national safety laws, local regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices (e.g., OSHA/ISO standards).
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct rigorous Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and hazard identifications for high-risk construction activities (e.g., working at heights, excavation, heavy lifting, and electrical works), implementing immediate control measures.
• Safety Inspections & Audits: Perform daily site inspections and regular safety audits of equipment, scaffolding, machinery, and PPE usage, addressing unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
• Training & Awareness: Plan and lead safety inductions for all new workers, daily toolbox talks, and specialized safety training sessions for site personnel.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into any workplace accidents, near misses, or environmental spills, identifying root causes and formulating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate daily safety logs, incident reports, and compliance records, reporting key HSE metrics regularly to project management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of dedicated HSE experience within the construction industry, with a proven track record of setting up and managing safety systems from scratch.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as NEBOSH (IGC / Construction), IOSC, OSHA, or equivalent HSE qualifications are mandatory.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of construction safety hazards and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to enforce compliance effectively.
  • Ability to conduct incident investigations and deliver impactful safety training.
  • Proficiency in incident reporting and safety management software.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using ''Applying for HSE Officer'' as the subject of the email.

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