Senior Safety Engineer & Project Manager (Design, Modelling, Code Compliance, Loss Prevention & Risk Management) at Safety Consultants Solutions Provider (SCSP)

SCSP is a leading service provider of Operational Risk Management Service for Protection of Life, Environment, Asset and Business Continuity. In the course of doing business over the past 15 years, we have identified skills and knowledge gaps in Fire and Security Risk Assessment, Engineering and Construction as a critical challenge to business and society at large. SCSP business strategy is to provide quality engineering solutions and consultancy services that rely on innovation as a core disquisition.

SCSP adopt holistic approach to the critical aspects of customer requirements. The effective management of technical safety, risk, and reliability is one of the first priorities in any construction, oil, and gas development project. Production facilities are usually quite complex, and often located in unique environments that are almost always hostile, with plenty of potential for safety breaches, negative environmental impact or loss-making downtime.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer & Project Manager (Design, Modelling, Code Compliance, Loss Prevention & Risk Management)

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Technical Safety, Engineering & Projects
Reports To: Managing Director / Head of Engineering

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Engineer & Project Manager to lead the design, modelling, coordination, and delivery of Fire & Life Safety, Technical Safety, Loss Prevention, and Risk Management solutions across diverse built environment and industrial projects.
• The role combines advanced engineering design capability with full project management responsibility, ensuring that safety is fully integrated from concept design through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• The successful candidate will be a licensed engineer with strong proficiency in engineering design tools (Revit, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, and related software), deep knowledge of international codes and standards, and proven ability to manage multidisciplinary projects to successful completion.
• This role is central to SCSP’s mission of delivering safe, resilient, and loss-resistant built environments by embedding Fire Safety, Risk Management, Asset Protection, and Compliance into every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design, Modelling & Technical Delivery

• Lead Fire & Life Safety engineering design for buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and high-risk environments.
• Develop engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Design and review systems including:
  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
  • Fire Suppression (Sprinklers, Foam, Gas)
  • Fire Hydrant & Water Supply Systems
  • Smoke Control & Ventilation Systems
  • Emergency Egress & Life Safety Systems
  • Fire Water Storage and Distribution Systems
• Perform hydraulic calculations and performance-based fire safety design.
• Ensure full technical quality and compliance of all engineering deliverables.

BIM, 3D Modelling & Digital Engineering:

• Develop coordinated 2D and 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM platforms.
• Integrate Fire & Life Safety systems into multidisciplinary BIM environments.
• Conduct clash detection and design coordination with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Produce construction-ready drawings and coordinated design documentation.
• Support digital engineering transformation and BIM execution strategies.

Codes, Standards & Regulatory Compliance:

• Interpret and apply international and local codes, including:
  • NFPA Standards
  • IBC / IFC
  • British Standards (BS)
  • FM Global Standards
  • ISO Standards
  • Local building and regulatory codes
• Conduct code compliance reviews and safety design validation.
• Engage with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance verification.

Loss Prevention & Risk Management:

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, and Risk Analysis studies.
• Develop Loss Prevention strategies for people, assets, and operations.
• Support Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) and safety case development.
• Identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies aligned with best practices.
• Ensure safety-by-design principles are embedded in all engineering solutions.

Project Management & Delivery:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Manage project scope, cost, quality, risk, and timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Oversee procurement support, technical evaluations, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Provide project reporting, progress updates, and executive dashboards to management and clients.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as primary technical and project interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Engage architects, developers, EPC contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Present technical solutions, proposals, and project updates.
• Build long-term client relationships and support business development initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide leadership to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables.
• Drive technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to SCSP technical standards, templates, and methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and scope.
• Quality and compliance of engineering deliverables.
• Number of projects successfully approved by authorities.
• Client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
• Reduction of project risks and design errors.
• Effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection, Safety Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Registered and licensed engineer (COREN or equivalent).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is an advantage.

Experience:

• 8–12+ years of experience in engineering design, safety engineering, or project delivery.
• Minimum 5 years in project management or multidisciplinary project leadership.
• Proven experience in Fire & Life Safety, Risk Management, or Loss Prevention projects.
• Experience working in BIM-driven design environments.
• Experience delivering complex built environment, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills:

• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks / BIM 360
• Fire & Life Safety Engineering Design
• Hydraulic Calculations & Modelling
• Risk Assessment Tools
• Engineering Design Software
• Microsoft Project / Primavera P6
• Code Compliance Analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• High technical and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented with strong safety mindset
• Results-driven and commercially aware
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Why Join SCSP

• Salary: N5,400,000 annually.
• At SCSP, our mission is to create safer built environments through integrated Fire & Life Safety Engineering, Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Asset Protection, and Project Delivery Excellence.
• We do not only design systems—we engineer safety into buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities to protect lives, assets, and business continuity.
• As a Senior Safety Engineer & Project Manager, you will lead high-impact projects that shape safer cities, safer industries, and a safer future across Africa.

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@scspng.com and corporate@safetysolutionsng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.