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International Facilities Services (IFS) Group is one of West Africa's leading integrated facilities management and environmental services groups, providing: Integrated Facility Management, Technical Maintenance Services, Industrial Cleaning, Healthcare Support Services, Environmental & Sustainability Solutions, Engineering Projects, Cleaning Equipment & Chemical Distribution, Technology-enabled Facility Management. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HSE Officer
Location: Mainland / Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The HSE Officer will be responsible for embedding and maintaining a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all Facilities Management operations, covering hard services (generators, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lifts), soft services (cleaning, landscaping), and security. The role includes staff induction, risk assessment, incident management, statutory compliance, and day-to-day safety oversight in a live, 24/7, high-footfall public venue environment.
Design and deliver HSE induction training for all new staff and subcontractors prior to any site deployment; maintain a complete, signed induction register. Develop, maintain, and communicate Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all FM activities, reviewing and updating as scope or conditions change. Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across hard services, soft services, and public areas; track and close out corrective actions. Lead incident investigation, reporting, and root-cause analysis for all HSE incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances; maintain accurate incident records. Oversee permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities (electrical isolation, working at height, confined space, hot works). Monitor and ensure compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations and relevant statutory/environmental requirements (e.g. NESREA) across FM operations. Support the Facility Manager and service leads in maintaining statutory compliance certificates and coordinating renewals ahead of expiry. Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and visible engagement with the on-site team. Act as the immediate point of contact and lead responder for any safety incident on site, escalating per the client escalation framework. Maintain HSE documentation, training records, and compliance data on the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform. Support emergency preparedness planning and drills (fire, evacuation, critical incident response) across the site.
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Degree or HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent internationally recognised HSE qualification) is required; NEBOSH Diploma or ISPON/IOSH credentials are an advantage. Minimum of 5 years' HSE experience, ideally within Facilities Management, construction, industrial, or large public-venue/hospitality environments. Strong working knowledge of RAMS development, permit-to-work systems, and incident investigation methodology. Familiarity with Nigerian HSE regulatory requirements and relevant environmental compliance standards (e.g. NESREA). Comfortable working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging inductions, inspections, and incident records. Strong communication and training-delivery skills, with the ability to influence safety behaviour across a diverse workforce. Calm, decisive, and effective under pressure, particularly during incident response. Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for safety incidents outside normal hours.
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Deadline
7 Nov 2026
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