About this role
An HSE Officer is needed to embed and maintain a robust health, safety and environmental culture across all facilities management activities in a live, 24/7 high-footfall venue. The role covers both hard services (generators, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lifts) and soft services (cleaning, landscaping) as well as security, with duties including staff induction, risk assessments, incident management and statutory compliance. The officer will lead RAMS development, site safety inspections, incident investigations and permit-to-work processes, and will monitor compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations and NESREA requirements. They will support the Facility Manager in obtaining and renewing statutory compliance certificates, promote safety through toolbox talks and campaigns, and act as the on-site safety lead during incidents. Documentation, training records and compliance data will be managed on the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform, and the role includes resilience planning and coordinating emergency drills. The position is suited for individuals with a strong HSE background in facilities management or similar large venue environments who can work flexible hours and respond to incidents outside normal hours.
What you would do
- Design and deliver HSE induction training for all new staff and subcontractors before site deployment.
- Develop, maintain and communicate RAMS for all FM activities and update as scope changes.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits and close out corrective actions.
- Lead incident investigations, reporting and root-cause analysis for all HSE events.
- Oversee permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
- Monitor compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations and environmental standards.
- Support issuance and renewal of statutory compliance certificates.
- Promote proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and campaigns.
- Act as immediate on-site safety lead and first responder for incidents.
- Maintain HSE records and compliance data on the CMMS/CAFM platform.
What they are asking for
- Degree or HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; NEBOSH Diploma or ISPON/IOSH credentials are advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years HSE experience, preferably in facilities management, construction or large public venues.
- Strong knowledge of RAMS, permit-to-work systems, and incident investigation.
- Familiarity with Nigerian HSE regulatory requirements and NESREA standards.
- Experience with CMMS/CAFM systems for inductions, inspections and incident records.
- Strong communication and training delivery skills; ability to influence safety behaviour.
- Calm, decisive, and effective under pressure during incidents.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for safety incidents.
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