Senior Safety Engineer & Project Manager 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

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Safety Consultants & Solutions Providers Ltd (SCSP) is 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.

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 critical safety 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, structural integrity, 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 (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) 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, and local building/regulatory codes.
• Conduct code compliance reviews and safety design validation.
• Engage directly with regulatory authorities for approvals and compliance verification.

Loss Prevention & Risk Management:

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments, HAZID (Hazard Identification), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Studies), and Risk Analysis studies.
• Develop Loss Prevention strategies for people, assets, and operations.
• Support Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) and safety case development.
• Ensure safety-by-design principles are embedded deeply into all engineering solutions.

Project Management & Delivery:

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

Client, Stakeholder & Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the primary technical and project interface with clients, architects, developers, EPC contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Present technical solutions, proposals, and project updates to build long-term relationships.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers while reviewing and approving their deliverables.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and agreed scope.
• High quality, accuracy, and compliance of engineering deliverables with zero major design errors.
• Number of projects successfully approved by regulatory authorities.
• Client satisfaction levels and volume of repeat business engagements.
• Effective alignment and coordination of multidisciplinary project teams.

Role Requirements
Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection, Safety Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Licensing: Must be a registered and licensed engineer (COREN or equivalent international body).
• Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Professional Bodies: Membership in relevant professional engineering associations is an advantage.

Experience:

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

Technical Skills:

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

Why Join SCSP?

• 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
30th June, 2026.

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