About this role
A full-time HSE Officer is needed for a construction project in Shagamu, Ogun. The role focuses on creating, implementing, and maintaining HSE policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. The employer is an engineering and construction company that delivers infrastructure, building, and industrial projects, emphasising safety and technical excellence. The position involves leading safety inspections, training, policy development, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance across the site.
What you would do
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and audits of equipment, scaffolding, machinery and PPE; address unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
- Plan and deliver safety inductions for new workers and conduct regular toolbox talks and safety training for site personnel.
- Develop and update site-specific HSE policies, manuals and emergency response plans for construction operations.
- Maintain daily safety logs, incident reports and compliance records; report key HSE metrics to project management.
- Perform Job Safety Analyses and hazard identification for high-risk activities and implement immediate controls.
- Ensure site activities comply with national safety laws, local regulations and industry best practices.
- Lead investigations into workplace accidents, near misses or environmental spills and determine root causes.
- Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
- Support enforcement of safety compliance through leadership and clear communication.
- Prepare for and participate in regulatory reviews or audits as required.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of dedicated HSE experience in construction with a track record of setting up and managing safety systems from scratch.
- Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH (IGC/Construction), IOSH, OSHA or equivalent are mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety hazards and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in incident reporting and safety management software.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to enforce compliance and deliver safety training.
- Ability to conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
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