QHSE Manager - CBRE

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a QHSE Officer to support safe, compliant operations across both facilities and R&D environments in the UK. You will drive risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a positive HSE culture.

The role covers inspections, risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work, contractor supervision, incident investigations, COSHH, and environmental responsibilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with technical teams.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required.
• COSHH, Incident Investigation, ISO 45001/14001 desirable.
• Experience in mixed environments: labs, workshops, facilities.
• First Aid, Fire Marshal, or spill response training helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and ISO 45001/14001.
• Conduct inspections of workshops, labs, and workspaces to identify risks.
• Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, and procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Team collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

First Aid Certification

Job description

Role Purpose

The QHSE Officer supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across both facility environments (workshops, offices, site infrastructure) and R&D environments (labs, prototype areas, and test facilities).

The role manages risks associated with routine operations and non-routine experimental activity, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe equipment operation, environmental responsibility, and a positive QHSE culture.

Responsibilities involve:

• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and ISO 45001/14001 standards across facilities and R&D environments
• Conduct inspections of workshops, labs, equipment, and workspaces to identify and mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, and operational procedures.
• Manage contractor activities, including permits to work, inductions, RAMS reviews, and site supervision
• Monitor workplace safety, including housekeeping, ergonomics, and manual handling practices
• Conduct or support incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee R&D safety, including experimental risk assessments, test rigs, high-energy systems, and lab operations
• Manage chemical safety (COSHH), laboratory compliance, and specialist equipment such as LEV and fume cupboards
• Support environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions monitoring, and sustainability initiatives
• Deliver training, maintain HSE documentation and reporting, and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Additional qualification or experience with COSHH, Incident Investigation, ISO 45001 and 14001, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, LOTO, or risk assessment desirable
• Experience in mixed environments such as R&D laboratories, engineering workshops, and facility operations
• Additional training such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, or spill response would be useful

Key Behaviours

• Promote safety across both routine facility operations and innovative R&D activities
• Composed, organized, and decisive when handling abnormal events or experiments
• Collaborative, supportive, and constructive in multidisciplinary environments
• Committed to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving HSE culture