Global HSE Director, Data Centre Solutions

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in real estate services is looking for a Global Sr. HSE Director to manage and implement QHSE strategies across data centres. The candidate will need over 12 years of industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a BA/BS degree. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and improving QHSE performance in a diverse environment. Supporting a collaborative culture, the company is committed to developing skills for all employees.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related industry experience.
• 5 years' experience directing large scale, multi-discipline projects.
• 7 years' experience managing people and department budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review the QHSE strategy.
• Provide support and guidance to the team and clients.
• Compile performance reports for business monitoring.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and facilitation skills

Project management experience

Excellent organizational skills

Education

BA/BS degree (or equivalent)

MA/MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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Job Title: Global Sr. HSE Director - Data Centre Solutions
Business Unit: GWS Enterprise
Reports To: VP, HSE

Location: London

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Company Profile

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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

Education and Experience

• 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/or Abilities

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational 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.

Equal Opportunities

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

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.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We are committed to understanding each candidate\'s unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.