HSE Director- Governance and Assurance

Company: CBRE
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Location: London
Job Description:

  • Excellent project management experience

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global providerof integrated facilities and corporate real estate management to servecommercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. With services, insightsand data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions forclients of every size, in every sector and across every geography.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to lead the development of CBRE’s global, enterprise-wide, HSEmanagement system framework architecture to develop a progressive,forward-thinking approach to HSE Risk Management, in a systematic way, thatdrives a culture of learning and continual improvement.

This role willensure that Operational Leaders have HSE risk management insights that enableactions that support implementation and embedding of CBRE’s HSE risk managementpolicy and standards. This will require the development of a suite of HSE KeyPerformance Indicator metrics (that are specific, measurable, achievable andrealistic) and suitable at the CBRE enterprise level. These metrics will beused to hold operational leadership to account.

KeyDeliverables

  • CBRE Health, Safety & EnvironmentalManagement System: Establish and maintain CBRE’s HSE Management System(including an approach to global ISO accreditation mapping and evolution) todrive market differentiation and client consistency.
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Reviewand monitor HSE metrics and KPIs, identify performance trends, and partner withsegment and line of business leaders to close gaps in Segment / Line ofBusiness HSE management plans and utilise insights to inform strategy.
  • Assurance & Audit: Lead internal HSE auditsacross segments and lines of business to verify corporate standards areembedded, drive a prioritized global audit strategy, and oversee complianceinitiatives.
  • Tender response support – Prepare standard suiteof Tender responses to support CBRE business development and growth.
  • Risk, Regulatory & M&A Oversight: Monitor evolving global HSE regulations, lead due diligence on merger andacquisition targets, and oversee integrity in injury/illness recordkeeping andleading/lagging indicators.

EssentialDuties And Responsibilities

  • Establish, drive, maintain and sustain relevantCBRE HSE Management System (Level 1 / Level 2) Corporate Standards
  • Establish global management system accreditationapproach to third-party scheme ISO 14001 and 45001, offering marketdifferentiation and customer consistency in the delivery of HSE.
  • Establish review and monitor CBRE internal HSEMetrics & KPI Reporting. Supporting the HSE CoE team in holding theoperational business to account, identifying trends in HSE performance thatinforms strategy direction and focus. The role holder will be expected topartner with the Segment and Line of Business HSE leaders where appropriate toreview HSE improvement plans / strategies and support closure of any gapsidentified.
  • Support operations with Tender responses &sales/growth support – for example, preparation of data or standard responsetemplate answers for client pre-qualification, RFP, bid / tender responses.
  • Line of Business (LoB) management plan auditsand reviews, including RISK MAP action plan oversight and control.
  • Internal Assurance – lead and/or participateSegment / Line of business HSE auditing activities to ensure CBRE’s corporateHSE Management System Policy & Standards are embedded in the business andlook to identify opportunities for continued improvement.
  • Support and participate in (Serious Incident,Fatality) SIF level incident reviews with a focus on supporting effective rootcause analysis through depth of investigation and supporting the widergovernance team to ensure actions are completed, and critically, that anylessons learned are distilled and cascaded appropriately across the business orused to update/improve CBRE’s HSE management system.
  • Be the subject matter expert to lead on merger& acquisition (M&A) activity CBRE engage, meeting all necessaryconfidential requirements and ensuring thoroughness and rigor in the evaluationof targets HSE performance and standards and highlighting any ‘red-flags’ tothe project sponsors /M&A Lead.
  • Monitors and stays apprised of changing health,safety and environmental regulatory compliance requirements and industry bestpractices globally ensuring they are built into our change management process,where necessary.
  • Build and drive execution of prioritized, globalaudit strategy focusing on proper management of key risks.
  • Direct the Corporate HSE governance processincluding assurance, compliance initiatives, and best practice exchanges.
  • Participates on Corporate HSE Audit Teams insupport of the Corporate HSE Performance Auditing Program.
  • Develops processes and provides oversight toensure integrity in our injury/illness recordkeeping, including classification(lagging indicators) and our leading HSE performance indicators.
  • Provides direct visibility to regulatorycompliance challenges to ensure proper leadership engagement and rapid responseto HSE compliance needs.
  • Serves as a technical liaison for HSE withbusiness lines and operational HSE on compliance issues that involve regulatoryor other external/third-party agencies.
  • Develops andimplements strategic solutions that will support management’s efforts to improve and maintain compliance as required.
  • Manages and oversees the interactions withgovernment agencies, professional HSE groups, community advisory panels,corporate HSE officers, and all internal safety activities.
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EssentialSkills

  • Manages the planning, organization, and controlsfor compliance and assurance activities globally in collaboration with theGlobal HSE leadership, HSE Segment & Line of Business Leaders, Legal,People, and Commercial & Operational Leadership.
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  • MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive globalmanagement experience including HSE or related management functions.
  • Must have strong technical and regulatoryknowledge in health, safety and environmental affairs.
  • Professional background with systemsimplementations, re-engineering, and other large/complex projects.
  • Leadership experience with large organizationssupporting policy making, globalization, change management, and culturalchange.
  • A proven track record of executing andoperationalizing a global strategy successfully across a complex, regionalstructure including successfully driving a change agenda.
  • Certifications in the field of HSE such as the NEBOSH,IOSH, CSP or other certifications in the field of EHS are highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills
  • Exceptional presentation skills
  • Excellent project management experience
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills including MicrosoftProject, Microsoft office suite
  • Clear understanding and articulation of HSEManagement Systems – leadership commitment, accountability, effectivecommunication, auditing, and performance metrics.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader incommercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate’sunique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidatesdisclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026