QHSE Manager at a Leading Indigenous Maritime and Energy Services Company

We are a leading indigenous maritime and energy services company with decades of industry experience. The company delivers a broad range of services, including security escort vessel operations, marine logistics, offshore support services, vessel management, and manpower solutions to clients within the oil and gas sector. 

Renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality services. It offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
Job Level: Intermediate - Senior Management
Reporting Line: Managing Director

Job Purpose

• We are seeking aqualified and experienced QHSE professionals to join the team.
• The QHSE Manager leads the development, implementation, and management of a robust Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management system across the Company's fleet and shore-based operations.
• The role provides independent assurance that vessels and operations are safe, seaworthy, compliant, technically reliable, and operationally ready to meet client, contractual, and regulatory requirements; while promoting a strong QHSE culture and driving continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Systems & Compliance:

• Develop and implement QHSE strategy, policies, procedures, and manuals aligned with Nigerian regulations (DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA) and international standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001, ISM/ISPS Code).
• Manage permits, licenses, vessel certification, and classification/statutory compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting.

Vessel & Asset Assurance:

• Verify vessels remain safe, seaworthy, compliant, and ready for deployment.
• Monitor maintenance programme effectiveness, technical reliability, and structural integrity of vessels, machinery, and mission-critical systems.
• Track availability, downtime, and recurring failures, and recommend improvement initiatives.

Safety & Health Management:

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) across vessel and shore-based operations.
• Deliver safety training programmes and oversee emergency response planning and preparedness.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop occupational health programmes and manage medical emergencies/first aid arrangements.

Quality Management & Operational Assurance:

• Verify compliance with operational procedures, company standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor crew competency, certification, training, and watchkeeping standards.
• Conduct vessel inspections and operational assessments; manage client feedback and complaints through corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational discipline, efficiency, and service quality.

Environmental Management;

• Develop and implement environmental management plans covering vessel and shore-based operating areas.
• Monitor environmental compliance, manage waste disposal and pollution prevention, and conduct Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Ensure preparedness for environmental incidents.

Audits, Inspections & Contractor QA:

• Own the vessel and shore-based audit/inspection programme; conduct audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective/preventive actions to closure.
• Provide QA oversight during dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and major technical projects; monitor contractor and vendor performance against standards and contractual obligations.

Training, Reporting & Stakeholder Liaison:

• Design and deliver QHSE training programmes; champion a strong QHSE culture.
• Maintain performance dashboards and KPIs; report fleet and operational condition, readiness, and compliance to Management.
• Liaise with and manage audits conducted by DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA, and other regulatory bodies.

What Success Looks Like

• A strong, visible QHSE culture is embedded, with high levels of safety awareness, health protection, and quality discipline across the workforce.
• Environmental compliance is maintained, with pollution incidents prevented and impacts effectively managed.
• Client satisfaction is sustained through consistent service quality, responsive handling of feedback, and reliable operational performance.
• Vessels and operations are consistently ready, reliable, and compliant with company, statutory, classification, and client requirements.
• Risks, deficiencies, and non-conformities across safety, health, quality, and environmental performance are proactively identified and effectively resolved.
• Regulatory submissions and audits (DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA) are handled accurately and on time.
• Measurable improvements are achieved across vessel/asset availability, safety performance, health outcomes, environmental stewardship, and overall service quality.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree/HND in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies, HSE, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• NEBOSH certification; ISO 9001/14001/45001 and/or ISM Lead/Internal Auditor certification preferred; IOSH/IEMA membership advantageous.

Experience:

• 7–10 years in maritime, oil & gas, logistics, or industrial operations, including 5+ years in a QHSE role and 3–5 years in Quality/Marine/Technical Assurance, Marine Surveying, Marine Superintendent, Port Captain, or Port Engineer roles.
• Proven experience in audits, inspections, incident investigation, and compliance/policy implementation.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Maritime regulations, ISM/ISPS Code, and Nigerian statutory compliance; ISO management systems; risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Strong report writing, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery skills; computer proficient.

Personal Attributes:

• Independent, objective, and high-integrity; strong attention to detail; analytical and improvement-oriented; effective communicator and leader able to influence and drive a strong QHSE culture.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cedarose.hrconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.