Health Safety and Environment Director

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global facilities management provider in London is seeking an experienced HSE Director to oversee safety initiatives and ensure alignment with global standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health, safety, and environment management, with proven leadership skills and a commitment to promoting a safety culture. This role offers a permanent position with opportunities for impactful work and professional growth.

Benefits

Diverse workplace

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HSE and technical FM.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven coaching and teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key contact for EMEA business.
• Align platform HSE with global programs.
• Develop and implement initiatives to promote employee safety.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Presentation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, safety and environment

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a HSE Director to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join a global account team.

As a CBRE EMEA HSE Director you will be responsible for helping to execute strategic projects and develop new programs to ensure CBRE's global HSE strategic objectives are met. To further this effort, we need an individual to act as the interface between HSE platform function and the EMEA regional HSE and technical community to drive synergies for program elements which align with global requirements and regional. This senior level position will work with the AMS and APAC regions to ensure HSE requirements are incorporated into the global, foundational, best practice tools and processes for maintenance set-up, optimization, planning and work execution that the Programs team and proxies are developing.

Key Responsibilities

• Key contact for EMEA business as an extension to account HSE teams.
• Align platform HSE with global programs, initiatives, standards and training across GWS Enterprise Accounts, ensuring for consistency but allowing for flexibility for local regulatory, cultural or infrastructure differences.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration, including account FM Operation professionals globally.
• Work closely with the regional director and technical teams ensuring that HSE is embedded daily culture of the business.
• Facilitate sharing of information within HSE and across lines of business to create opportunities and synergies and to develop and promote best management practices and programs across the divisions.
• Collaborate with all service lines in identifying, developing, and implementing cross functional solutions.
• Provide input into GWS EA strategic plan.
• Develop and implement initiatives designed to not only to mitigate risk and promote employee safety, but to drive culture change across the organization.
• Assist in developing and delivering training related to high-risk activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university in technical area of health, safety and environment or equivalent work experience.
• Work experience in HSE and technical FM a must.
• Professional background with program management
• Strong leadership, staff management, and facilitation skill.
• Strong management, interpersonal, and influencing skills at all levels from the site to the boardroom.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft office suite
• International work experience a plus.
• Clear understanding and articulation of Safety Management Systems - leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics.
• Extensive working knowledge of EMEA occupational health and safety legislation
• Proven coaching and teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict, able to effectively communicate ideas and be an active listener.
• Strong trend and data analytical skills to drive program and process changes.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process

Application Process

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

No agencies please.

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