Global HSE Director, Data Centre Solutions

CBRE, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services leader is seeking a Global Senior HSE Director to manage QHSE strategy and objectives for Data Centre Solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading large scale HSE projects and teams, driving QHSE compliance and performance management. This role is pivotal in supporting business solutions and ensuring high standards of safety and quality across global operations. The candidate should possess relevant degrees, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related industry experience.
• 5 years’ experience directing large scale, multi-discipline projects.
• 7 years’ experience managing people and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the QHSE strategy and objectives.
• Lead the development and maintenance of QHSE training strategy.
• Compile performance reports and maintain performance monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Presentation skills

Project management experience

Education

BA/BS degree (or equivalent)

MA/MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Global Senior HSE Director – Data Centre Solutions

Reports To: VP, HSE

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage and review the QHSE strategy, management system, plan and objectives in line with the Group QHSE strategy and in support of the related divisional business plan.
• Include long term forecasting and planning for both policy and resource requirements.
• Provide the focal point for specialist strategic QHSE expertise.
• Ensure appropriate day‑to‑day support and guidance to the team, supply partners and clients.
• Manage QHSE resource requirements.
• Lead and facilitate necessary dialogue to ensure appropriate specialist QHSE resource requirements are established at all times.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the QHSE training strategy.
• Support the delivery to ensure standards of QHSE competence are achieved and maintained.
• Direct, lead and support the development of initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE management and promote and maintain the behaviours and values of the business.
• Support the QHSE aspects of new business through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, bid and contract generation and review through to support during mobilisation and resourcing activities on contracts.
• Where required, ensure QHSE 'Champions' are established throughout the business.
• Direct the team in the development of appropriate objectives designed to promote and improve QHSE management.
• Direct and manage the QHSE team to ensure delivery of overarching QHSE programme.
• Implement an assurance programme designed to maintain compliance with both business and Group policy and strategy.
• Oversee strategic QHSE performance management.
• Compile appropriate performance reports for the business and maintain performance monitoring, analysis and review against established metrics and standards to drive improvements.
• Support the achievement of good industry practice, business competitiveness, and the development of a learning organisation.
• Support appropriate and effective business communication through leadership, advice, reviews, and direct contribution to meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad‑hoc reporting and other publications, as necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (or equivalent) required, MA/MS preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing and large group presentation experience.
• 12+ years of related industry experience.
• 5 years’ experience directing large scale, multi‑discipline projects in a corporate environment.
• 7 years’ experience managing people, department budgets, and project teams.

Certifications and Licenses

• Certifications in the field of HSE such as the CSP, CIH, CHMM or other certifications in the field of EHS are highly desirable.
• Qualifications in auditing such as lead auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are desirable.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite.
• Clear understanding and articulation of HSE Management Systems – leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics.

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries. CBRE's Data Centre Solutions is the world's only fully integrated data centre real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and disposition representation, project management, and facilities management from a single provider. We serve 40% of the Fortune 100's data centres, spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the globe. As an employer of choice, we heavily invest in our people to best serve these state‑of‑the‑art facilities by offering mission critical and leadership training. When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.

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CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.