Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities
HSE Management System & Compliance:

• Expected Result: Construction activities are carried out in accordance with the Company’s HSE management system, applicable laws, ISO requirements and project standards.
• Implement and monitor the Company’s HSE policies, procedures and approved safety plans across projects and offices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian HSE legislation, client requirements and relevant ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles.
• Conduct regular HSE compliance inspections and audits.
• Maintain required HSE records, registers, procedures and documentation.
• Advise Management and project teams on HSE requirements and corrective actions.

Site Safety Management & Risk Control:

• Expected Result: Construction activities are properly risk-assessed and conducted in a safe manner, with hazards controlled before they result in incidents.
• Identify hazards and assess risks associated with construction activities.
• Ensure Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments and Method Statements are prepared and implemented for high-risk activities.
• Monitor compliance with safe systems of work, Permit-to-Work requirements and site safety rules.
• Inspect scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, work at height, electrical works, plant, machinery and other high-risk activities.
• Stop or recommend suspension of unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to life, property or the environment.
• Ensure appropriate PPE and safety controls are available and properly used.

Safety Training, Communication & Competence:

• Expected Result: Employees, contractors and site personnel understand their HSE responsibilities and are competent to perform their duties safely.
• Coordinate site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and HSE training.
• Identify HSE competency and training gaps and recommend appropriate training.
• Ensure employees, contractors and visitors understand applicable site safety requirements.
• Promote safety awareness and a proactive safety culture across projects.
• Maintain records of inductions, training, toolbox meetings and competency assessments.

Incident Management, Investigation & Emergency Preparedness:

• Expected Result: Incidents are promptly reported, investigated and prevented from recurring, with effective emergency response arrangements in place.
• Establish and maintain procedures for reporting and investigating accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences.
• Lead or coordinate incident investigations and identify root causes.
• Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency preparedness drills.
• Ensure incidents are reported to Management and relevant authorities where required.
• Monitor incident trends and recommend preventive measures.

Environmental, Health & Construction Site Standards:

• Expected Result: Projects maintain appropriate environmental, occupational health and site welfare standards.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, dust, noise, hazardous materials and environmental controls.
• Ensure proper sanitation, drinking water, welfare facilities and general occupational health provisions at project sites.
• Monitor housekeeping and site conditions to prevent accidents and environmental harm.
• Coordinate occupational health requirements, including medical fitness requirements where applicable.
• Identify environmental and health risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.

HSE Reporting, Audit, Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Expected Result: Management has accurate visibility of HSE performance, risks and improvement actions across the Group.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE performance reports using approved Company templates.
• Monitor HSE KPIs, incidents, inspections, observations, corrective actions and compliance trends.
• Conduct internal HSE audits and follow up non-conformities to closure.
• Maintain HSE registers and evidence required for Management, client and regulatory audits.
• Review HSE performance and recommend improvements to policies, procedures and site practices.
• Ensure lessons learned from incidents and audits are communicated across projects.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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