Health Safety and Environment Director

CBRE
London

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.


Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment.


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Posted 2026-03-27

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