Health, Safety, and Environment Officer at Owens & Xley Consulting

Owens and Xley is a business consulting and advisory company. We offer strategic services in the areas of business advisory, business development and planning to small businesses that would otherwise not have access to the technical competencies available to bigger companies.

We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs, and the initial capital challenges faced by small a business, which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that the small business owners still have access to the technical skill but at a fraction of the cost. We aim to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better business results with less cost

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety, and Environment Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• Are you passionate about promoting safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance in building and construction operations? Join a dynamic and fast-growing construction company where your expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management will play a critical role in safeguarding people, assets, and the environment.
• This is a unique opportunity to lead HSE strategies, drive a strong safety culture, and work closely with a highly skilled team to ensure safe, responsible, and sustainable operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review HSE and Security policies, procedures, and standards in line with local and international regulations.
• Provide strong HSE leadership to promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Conduct HSE risk assessments, hazard identification, and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Oversee security management systems to safeguard personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and report HSE performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure environmental protection and sustainability practices that minimize operational impact.
• Plan and deliver HSE training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, regulatory reporting, and collaborate with operations and other departments to integrate HSE into all activities.

What We’re Looking For
Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Security Management or a related field.
• A Master's degree or professional certifications (NEBOSH, ISO 14001, or similar) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSE & Security management, in the upstream oil and gas sector or energy sector.
• Proven experience leading HSE initiatives, security management and emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of relevant HSE regulations, safety standards and security protocols.

Skills and Competencies:

• HSE Risk Management
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Security management and crisis response
• Safety training and awareness programs
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Work with a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.