Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

June 15, 2026

Business Unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Whats the role 

As Project Security Lead, you will provide direct support to the HI project security risk management and functional support for HI project following the Opportunity Realization Standards (ORS). You will work closely with the Project Security Manager, continually monitor the threat, assess the resulting risks, and design appropriate mitigations that will ensure the project has a cost-effective, fit for purpose security solution to ensure security risks are managed to ALARP, and all stakeholders are aware of the risks faced by the project. You will contribute robustly to the maturation and development of the HI project including but not limited to support for:

• Security deliverables and documentation through DG1 - DG 5

• Pre-FEED and FEED activities.

• Development and review of security plans

• Security risk management in project execution

• Implementation of security assurance plans

What youll be doing 

You will be responsible for the planning and cost of the security architecture associated with the project execute phase. You will have solid-line reporting relationship to the Project Security Manager but have a dotted-line reporting to the Project Manager, and a strong working relationship with the project Leads.

• Lead and coordinate the identification, assessment, and development of security risk mitigation plans aligned with project objectives, schedule, cost controls, and overall risk management framework.

• Provide structured security input into cross-discipline integration workshops, project reviews, and ensure integration of security requirements into engineering, logistics, execution, and operational plans.

• Support delivery of all required security outputs in line with ORS Decision Gates (DG1DG5), and ensure smooth documentation and handover from pre-DG3 to execution teams.

• Evaluate and implement security technologies and best practices to enhance project security posture, resilience, and lifecycle cost efficiency, while ensuring compliance with Group Security Standards and SEAM Framework.

• Actively participate in pre-DG4 project cadence meetings and support project package leads in managing risks to ALARP, including oversight and assurance of contractor and company security plans.

• Monitor effectiveness of physical security measures at project sites (deter, deny, detect, delay, respond) and maintain a common operating picture through engagement with the Security Operations Centre and SCiN operations.

• Coordinate closely with Security Coordinators, intelligence teams, contractors, and logistics teams to support daily intelligence sharing, integrated logistics planning, emergency response, project movements, and availability of GSAs and security vessels.

• Conduct LOD1 assurance, drive implementation of offshore security mitigations, lead drills, ensure VPSHR briefings and compliance, support pre-startup risk assessments, and deputize for the Project Security Manager as required.

What you bring  

• Minimum of bachelors degree from a recognized institution. Post graduate qualification in relevant fields will be an advantage.

• Strength in project management, analytics, planning, communication and writing. Ability to work across teams and collaborate with others to deliver results.

• Professional certification in industrial security (PFSO, PSP and/or CPP from ASIS or equivalent body) will be an advantage.

• Knowledge of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, especially in the Niger Delta region and Gulf of Guinea. Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries is beneficial.

• At least 4 years of relevant experience with minimum of 2 years in project delivery roles within top-tier consulting firms, or data-driven industry environments.

• Good computing skills and experience with managing data, creating, and managing simple databases and general use of activity planning tools.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experience leveraging digital collaboration and reporting tools to drive efficiency and transparency.

What we offer 

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. Youll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. 

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working 

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

  

Shell 

Who We Are 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future. 

Shell is a customer-focused organisation, serving more than 1 million commercial and industrial customers, and around 33 million customers daily at more than 47,000 Shell-branded retail service stations. 

Our approach 

Powering Progress sets our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, generating value for our shareholders, our customers and wider society. As we move forward on this journey, we will power lives and respect nature while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. 

Our values 

At Shell, we share a set of core values honesty, integrity and respect for people which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations. 

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Special Challenges

• Understanding the security and geo-political dynamics across the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.

• There may be periods of travel and remote working should circumstances require this.

• There may be a requirement to other combine pre-DG3 roles while supporting security to execute the project.

• Managing security logistics escorts for onshore and offshore activities.

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