HSE MANAGER

Job Title: HSE Manager

Department: HSE

Job Purpose

The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental management systems across office, project and site operations.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable HSE laws, regulations, industry standards, client requirements and Company policies, while promoting a strong safety culture and reducing workplace risks, incidents and environmental impact.

The HSE Manager will provide HSE leadership and guidance to employees, contractors and project teams and work closely with Management, Engineering, Operations and other departments to ensure safe and compliant execution of Company activities.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. HSE Management System

• Develop, implement and maintain the Company's HSE policies, procedures, plans and programmes.
• Establish and continuously improve the Company's HSE Management System.
• Ensure HSE requirements are integrated into business operations and project execution.
• Develop appropriate HSE standards, guidelines, checklists and reporting templates.
• Monitor compliance with Company HSE requirements across all locations and projects.
• Provide HSE advice to Management on operational risks and compliance requirements.

B. Project & Site HSE Management

• Develop and review project-specific HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits at project and construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures and client requirements.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for construction, engineering, electrical, mechanical and other project activities.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in project mobilisation and ensure HSE requirements are established before commencement of site activities.
• Review contractors' and subcontractors' HSE documentation and compliance.
• Provide HSE guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

C. Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Identify workplace and project-related hazards and assess associated risks.
• Lead or coordinate Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments where required.
• Recommend appropriate control measures based on the hierarchy of controls.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of identified control measures.
• Ensure high-risk activities are properly assessed and controlled before commencement.

D. Incident Management & Investigation

• Establish and maintain procedures for reporting and managing HSE incidents.
• Ensure accidents, near misses, unsafe acts and other incidents are promptly reported.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Prepare incident investigation reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain accurate HSE incident records and statistics.
• Analyse incident trends and recommend preventive measures.

E. Training & Safety Awareness

• Develop and coordinate HSE training and awareness programmes.
• Conduct HSE induction for new employees, contractors and relevant visitors.
• Organise toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness sessions.
• Identify HSE training needs across the organisation.
• Promote employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure employees understand relevant HSE policies, procedures and emergency requirements.

F. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness exercises.
• Ensure appropriate emergency equipment and arrangements are available at offices and project sites.
• Review emergency response performance and implement improvement actions.
• Coordinate with relevant internal and external emergency response stakeholders when required.

G. Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental risks associated with Company and project activities.
• Ensure appropriate controls are implemented for waste management, pollution prevention and environmental protection.
• Promote responsible handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
• Support environmental assessments and reporting where required.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible work practices.

H. Compliance, Audit & Inspection

• Monitor compliance with applicable HSE laws, regulations, standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate internal HSE audits and inspections.
• Participate in client, regulatory and third-party HSE audits.
• Maintain appropriate HSE records and compliance documentation.
• Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are closed within agreed timelines.
• Keep Management informed of significant HSE compliance gaps and risks.

I. HSE Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports for Management.
• Develop and monitor HSE performance indicators and targets.
• Track incidents, near misses, observations, inspections, training and corrective actions.
• Analyse HSE trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Present HSE performance and significant risks to Management and relevant stakeholders.

J. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Establish HSE requirements for contractors and subcontractors.
• Review contractor HSE documentation before mobilisation where required.
• Monitor contractor compliance with Company and project HSE requirements.
• Conduct contractor HSE inspections and performance reviews.
• Escalate serious or repeated HSE violations to Management.
• Recommend corrective actions or suspension of unsafe activities where necessary.

K. PPE & Safety Equipment

• Establish appropriate PPE requirements for different work activities.
• Ensure employees and contractors are provided with and use appropriate PPE.
• Monitor the condition and suitability of safety equipment.
• Conduct periodic checks of emergency and safety equipment.
• Maintain appropriate records of PPE and safety equipment where required.

L. HSE Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
• Encourage employees to report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Implement initiatives that improve HSE awareness and employee engagement.
• Benchmark HSE practices against relevant industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the Company's HSE systems.

4. Key Deliverables

The HSE Manager is expected to deliver:

• Effective implementation of the Company's HSE Management System.
• Compliance with applicable HSE regulations, standards and client requirements.
• Effective HSE management across projects and operational locations.
• Reduction in workplace incidents, accidents and unsafe practices.
• Timely completion of HSE inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Effective employee and contractor HSE training and awareness.
• Accurate and timely HSE reporting.
• Effective emergency preparedness and response.
• Strong contractor HSE compliance.
• Continuous improvement of the Company's safety culture and HSE performance.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be assessed based on:

• HSE Compliance – Level of compliance with Company, regulatory and client HSE requirements.
• Incident Management – Frequency, severity and effective closure of workplace/project incidents.
• Corrective Action Closure – Percentage of identified HSE actions closed within agreed timelines.
• Inspection & Audit Performance – Completion and effectiveness of scheduled HSE inspections and audits.
• Training Compliance – Percentage of employees and contractors completing required HSE training.
• Risk Management – Effectiveness of hazard identification and risk control measures.
• Contractor Compliance – Level of contractor and subcontractor adherence to HSE requirements.
• Emergency Preparedness – Completion and effectiveness of emergency drills and response arrangements.
• HSE Reporting – Accuracy and timeliness of HSE reports and records.
• Safety Culture – Employee participation in safety initiatives, hazard reporting and proactive safety activities.

6. Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Sciences or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional HSE certification is required.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant HSE experience, with experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience in construction, engineering, telecommunications, power, infrastructure or similar industries.
• Demonstrable experience in project/site HSE management.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience conducting HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.

7. Technical Competencies

• HSE management systems.
• Occupational health and safety principles.
• Environmental management.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Construction and project-site safety.
• Emergency preparedness and response.
• HSE auditing and inspection.
• Permit-to-work systems.
• PPE and safety equipment management.
• HSE documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable Nigerian HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

8. Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity and professional judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Assertiveness and confidence in enforcing safety requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and preventive mindset.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to engage employees, contractors, clients and Management effectively.

Work Location: In person