HSE Manager at Collection Developments

Key Responsibilities

• Author and maintain the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan; update the plan as the project evolves
• Manage the permit-to-work system for all high-risk activities including hot works, working at height, lifting operations, electrical isolation, and excavation
• Conduct weekly formal safety inspections across all blocks and the external works; produce written inspection reports and close out all actions
• Chair the weekly safety meeting attended by all Zone Construction Managers, the Programme and MEP Manager, and the Construction Manager
• Manage all HSE Officers and the Environmental Compliance Officer
• Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; produce investigation reports and implement corrective actions
• Manage all statutory safety notifications and regulatory interfaces
• Produce the monthly safety statistics report for the Project Director
• Ensure all site workers receive a comprehensive site induction before commencing work; maintain induction records
• Manage the scaffolding inspection programme and all working-at-height equipment inspections

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline plus a recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH International Diploma, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years as an HSE Manager on major construction projects in Nigeria
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian construction safety legislation and the Lagos State building control regulatory framework
• Experience managing safety on multi-building, high-population construction sites
• Membership of ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria) is strongly preferred

Key Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Natural authority on safety matters; able to stop unsafe work immediately and constructively
• Confident in engaging with regulators, subcontractors, and senior project leadership equally
• Strong written skills for incident reports, inspection reports, and formal HSE correspondence
• A genuine belief in zero harm, not just compliance