ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced ESG, QHSE & Compliance Manager to lead our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) agenda, Health & Safety systems, and compliance framework across operations.
• This position plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding people, protecting the environment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with both local regulations and donor/investor requirements.
• The role ensures that all projects and activities meet required regulatory, environmental, safety, quality, and sustainability standards while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities
ESG & Sustainability:

• Track, measure, and report ESG and SDG performance indicators
• Support donor and investor ESG compliance reporting
• Lead sustainability and climate-smart reporting initiatives
• Drive ESG strategy alignment across all operations and projects

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments across sites and operations
• Oversee environmental compliance (waste, water, effluent, chemicals, emissions)
• Ensure proper PPE usage and worker safety compliance

Quality, Compliance & Systems:

• Coordinate ISO readiness and certification processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 basics)
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards across operations
• Establish and maintain QHSE management systems
• Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and audit readiness

Operations Oversight:

• Monitor contractor and site compliance with safety and quality standards
• Review operational practices to ensure alignment with company policies
• Identify gaps and implement corrective and preventive measures

Authority & Decision Rights:
This role carriesstop-work authorityand may:

• Recommend suspension of non-compliant operations or contractors where necessary
• Escalate serious compliance, safety, or environmental issues directly to the CEO/MD
• Reject work that does not meet required quality standards
• Stop any unsafe work immediately

Requirements
Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience in ESG, HSE, compliance, environmental management, agriculture, or construction environments
• Proven experience managing safety systems and compliance frameworks

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of ESG/SDG frameworks and sustainability reporting
• Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001 or equivalents)
• Experience in HSE reporting and incident management systems
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning experience
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in operational/project environments

Soft Skills:

• Excellent reporting and documentation skills
• Strong leadership and authority in compliance enforcement
• Ability to influence teams and enforce standards across departments
• Attention to detail and high level of accountability

What We Offer

• Leadership role with direct access to executive management
• Opportunity to shape ESG and compliance systems at organizational level
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
• Exposure to donor-funded, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.