HSE Officer Job Kenya Builders & Concrete

Job description

Health and Safety Jobs. Kenya Builders & Concrete Jobs. HSE Officer inspecting sites and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations, requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Health or Environmental Management with at least 4 years relevant work experience, in a construction environment, on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily near-miss, unsafe-incident and accident reports.
• Inspect sites to ensure visitor/staff compliance with company safety/health rules.
• Investigate accidents/unsafe occurrences and ensure corrective action prevents recurrence.
• Conduct follow-up inspections and track hazards per the job risk assessment programme.
• Conduct impromptu/scheduled safety inspections on premises/sites; ensure SOPs, identify hazards and ensure safety/health compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety/health requirements (OSHA Act, NEMA, WIBA Act) and subsidiary rules, including Safety and Health Committee Rules.
• Liaise with HR to schedule/facilitate safety/health training, including First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Conduct health/safety meetings; ensure site rules, signage and appropriate PPE.
• Schedule and coordinate monthly safety and health committee meetings.
• Implement emergency-response plans, coordinate emergency teams and conduct fire drills.
• Conduct EHS induction for new employees/visitors per company policy.
• Keep up to date with relevant health/safety legislation and communicate changes to management.
• Work with Administration/regulators to secure/renew permits and licences on time.

 KEY OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Compliance with regulatory authorities (WIBA, OSHA, NEMA).
• Up-to-date HSE policies, standards and procedures.
• Periodic safety audits/assessments to uphold health standards.
• Monthly reports on incidents, identified gaps and corrective actions.
• Ensure ISO Standards are maintained/adhered to and strive for the highest standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Environment Health and Safety.
• At least 4 years’ relevant work experience in a dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of EHS regulations/compliance in Kenya.
• Experience in EHS research/investigations and recommending solutions for change.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Experience working cross-functionally and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Safety-conscious and able to apply methodologies to improve processes.
• Able to work well under pressure and without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to produce desired results under minimal supervision within prescribed timeframes.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated CV to careers.kbcl@kenyabuilders.com no later than 25th September 2026.

Requirements

Apply by email: careers.kbcl@kenyabuilders.com