Senior HSE Leader: Drive Safety, Compliance & Culture

CBRE, Inc.; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Senior Manager to create and implement programs for medium to large clients. You will lead organizational health, safety, and environmental initiatives and drive program consistency.

The role sits within the Environment Health and Safety function and focuses on safeguarding employees and local communities. You will develop playbooks, review procedures, and ensure compliance across accounts while monitoring risks, incidents, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and meet targets.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Highly organized with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive culture to influence stakeholders and ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and review health, safety, and environmental playbooks and procedures.
• Manage initiatives to meet regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Track risks and develop strategies to avoid incidents.
• Monitor injury, illness, and incident reports and reduce risks.
• Collaborate with high-profile stakeholders to identify concerns and propose solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Senior Manager to create and implement programs for medium to large clients. You will lead organizational health, safety, and environmental initiatives and drive program consistency.

The role sits within the Environment Health and Safety function and focuses on safeguarding employees and local communities. You will develop playbooks, review procedures, and ensure compliance across accounts while monitoring risks, incidents, and regulatory changes.