# Senior HSE Officer

> Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Construction & Delivery Department

## Description

**The Senior HSE Officer** will oversee all health, safety, and environmental management aspects of _Jabali Towers and Porini Point_, landmark mixed-use high-rise development within Tatu City. This senior, site-based position is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing a world-class Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management system that fosters a “zero-harm” culture across the project.

The role demands an influential leader with extensive experience managing complex construction risks and a proven ability to champion health and safety excellence on major high-rise developments.  
  
**OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES**

**HSE System Development & Implementation**

-   Develop, implement, and maintain the Project-Specific HSE Plan in line with company policy, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Kenyan legal requirements.
-   Establish and manage all HSE procedures, including risk assessment protocols, permit-to-work systems, emergency response plans, and incident investigation frameworks.
-   Act as the principal source of HSE expertise, providing continuous guidance and technical support to the project management team and all contractors.

**Site Safety & Environmental Management**

-   Lead a team of HSE officers to ensure the consistent and effective implementation of safety standards across the construction site.
-   Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
-   Manage and control all high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, excavation, and electrical works.
-   Oversee on-site environmental management, including waste control, pollution prevention, and noise management in compliance with **NEMA** regulations.

**Training, Culture & Communication**

-   Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE induction training for all project personnel and visitors.
-   Organize and facilitate toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and targeted safety training sessions based on site risk profiles.
-   Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting accountability, engagement, and empowerment across all levels of the workforce.
-   Lead detailed incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of effective preventative measures.

**Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting**

-   Ensure full compliance with Kenyan legislation, including the **Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)** and **Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA)**.
-   Maintain all HSE records and prepare detailed reports on performance metrics, highlighting leading and lagging indicators for management review.
-   Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities (e.g., NEMA, DOSHS), clients, and external stakeholders on all HSE matters.

## Requirements

**Hard Skills & Experience**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
-   **NEBOSH International Diploma** (or equivalent) required; membership with a recognized professional body (e.g., **CMIOSH**, **Grad IOSH**) is highly advantageous.
-   Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive HSE management experience within the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a senior site-based role.
-   Proven track record as Lead HSE Manager on **large-scale, high-rise, or complex mixed-use developments**.
-   Strong understanding of Kenyan OSH and environmental legislation, as well as international HSE best practices.
-   Demonstrated experience implementing and auditing integrated HSE management systems compliant with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

**Soft Skills & Personal Attributes**

-   **Leadership:** Assertive, visible, and influential - capable of driving a safety-first mindset across diverse project teams.
-   **Influencing Skills:** Skilled at persuading contractors, consultants, and workers to adopt and maintain safe work practices.
-   **Communication:** Clear and confident communicator with the ability to conduct effective training and prepare professional HSE reports.
-   **Attention to Detail:** Methodical and precise when conducting inspections, documenting findings, and investigating incidents.
-   **Resilience & Decisiveness:** Calm and authoritative in emergencies, with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
-   **Integrity:** Unwavering ethical standards and commitment to upholding safety without compromise.

## Apply

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