Safety First Lead (Real Estate) Safety First Lead (Real Estate)

The Crown Estate; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major real estate organization in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced HSE professional. The role focuses on leading the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies across multi-site operations. Responsibilities include driving cultural change and ensuring that best practices are integrated early in projects. The ideal candidate should have qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH, with experience in large-scale projects. This position offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Flexible & hybrid working policies

Market leading family friendly policies

Private healthcare

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified HSE professional with deep knowledge of CDM duties.
• Proven experience in large-scale property and regeneration projects.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies.
• Drive cultural change through governance committees.
• Oversee audits, compliance monitoring, and incident investigations.

Skills

HSE compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Digital innovation

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent

Job description

In this pivotal role, you'll set the vision for HSE compliance, champion innovation, and ensure seamless integration of ISO45001-aligned systems across multi-site operations. From risk management and governance to training and cultural transformation, you'll be at the forefront of creating safer, smarter environments that enhance resilience and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies, policies, and risk registers across the Real Estate portfolio.
• Drive cultural change through governance committees, training programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to identify risks and embed best practices early in projects.
• Oversee audits, compliance monitoring, and incident investigations to ensure continuous improvement.
• Leverage data‑driven insights to anticipate emerging risks and future‑prove safety practices.
• Champion digital innovation and advanced methodologies (HAZOP, Bow Tie, BIM) for risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified HSE professional (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) with deep knowledge of CDM duties.
• Proven experience in large‑scale property and regeneration projects, ideally including residential, commercial, and life sciences.
• Expertise in risk reduction, digital innovation, and advanced safety methodologies.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to inspire cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to deliver training, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience in offshore or high‑and‑major‑hazard environments desirable.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days, and the option to purchase further holiday.
• Flexible & hybrid working policies.
• Market leading family friendly policies.
• Support inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life.
• Shopping discounts in the West End.
• Private healthcare.
• Life and critical illness cover.
• Competitive salary, pension and performance‑related bonus offering.

We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.