Job Description
Job Summary
- The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all HSE programs on large-scale construction or EPC projects.
- The role ensures full compliance with local and international HSE regulations, project requirements, and company standards.
- The HSE Manager provides strategic leadership on safety culture, risk management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance, while monitoring performance and reporting to senior management.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSE management plan, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Lead the HSE function for the project, promoting a proactive safety culture across all levels.
- Ensure alignment of HSE practices with project requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for all construction activities.
- Develop and monitor the project risk register, including environmental and occupational health risks.
- Implement corrective and preventive measures to address unsafe conditions and incidents.
Safety Compliance and Monitoring:
- Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, codes, and international HSE standards
- Monitor and enforce compliance with company and client safety standards on-site.
- Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and site safety observations.
Incident Management:
- Lead investigation of accidents, incidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts.
- Prepare detailed incident reports, root cause analyses, and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions and improvements.
Environmental Management:
- Ensure project compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions, and spill prevention.
- Monitor environmental performance indicators and implement improvement plans.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and clients on environmental matters.
Training and Competency Development:
- Develop and deliver HSE training programs for all project personnel and subcontractors.
- Ensure all staff, contractors, and visitors are competent and compliant with project HSE requirements.
- Maintain records of training, inductions, and competency assessments.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and submit regular HSE reports, dashboards, and KPIs to project management and clients.
- Maintain records of inspections, audits, incidents, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure all HSE documentation is technically accurate and professionally presented in English.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for HSE matters with clients, consultants, and authorities.
- Support project teams in HSE risk assessments, work permits, and compliance verification.
- Promote collaboration between HSE, operations, construction, and design teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in HSE management within construction, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
- Proven experience implementing HSE systems, managing safety-critical projects, and leading HSE teams.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian HSE regulations and international HSE standards.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of HSE standards, construction safety, risk management, and environmental regulations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in professional and technical English.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to critical HSE issues on-site.