HSE Officer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a morning site safety inspection before work commences and address any hazards or non-compliance before activities begin.
• Deliver daily or weekly toolbox talks to site workers and contractors covering relevant hazards, safe work practices, and lessons from recent incidents.
• Carry out and document site risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for all high-risk activities, including working at height, excavation, lifting, and electrical work.
• Enforce PPE compliance at all times — no worker enters an active site area without appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions promptly, determine the root cause, and submit a written incident report to the Construction Manager within 24 hours.
• Maintain and update the site HSE register, including risk assessments, method statements, accident records, inspection logs, and training records.
• Conduct regular audits of contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance and escalate persistent non-compliance to the Construction Manager immediately.
• Monitor environmental activities on site — waste segregation and disposal, management of hazardous materials, dust and noise control.
• Coordinate with external HSE regulatory bodies and inspectors when required, and ensure the site is always inspection-ready.
• Manage and inspect all safety equipment and emergency response resources on site — fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency assembly points, and signage.
• Report all HSE statistics, incidents, and compliance updates to the Construction Manager every week.

Requirements:

• BSc or HND in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ dedicated HSE experience, with at least 1 year on a construction or property development site.
• A recognised HSE certification is required — NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH certification, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian safety regulations, including the Factories Act, Environmental Impact Assessment Act, and relevant Federal Ministry of Labour guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and document risk assessments, incident investigations, and HSE audits.
• Confident communicator — able to deliver toolbox talks, address non-compliance firmly, and brief the Construction Manager clearly.
• Physically capable of conducting thorough site inspections across all areas of an active construction site.
• A genuine commitment to safety as a value — not just a compliance requirement.
• The confidence to stop unsafe work and the professionalism to do it constructively.
• Ability to influence behaviour at all levels — from casual labourers to senior contractors — without relying on authority alone.
• Availability to respond to site emergencies outside of standard working hours when required.
• Physical presence on site every working day — HSE cannot be managed from an office.
• Discipline in documentation — every inspection, every incident, every toolbox talk must be recorded without exception.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) cover.
• Pension scheme in line with statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience managing HSE across eco-focused, design-forward construction projects.
• A management team that genuinely supports safety decisions — including work stoppages.
• Opportunity to grow into a Senior HSE or QHSE Manager role as the company and project portfolio expand.