Global HSE Director - Data Centre Solutions - London

Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

Job Summary CBRE's Data Centre Solutions is the world’s only fully integrated data centre real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and disposition representation, project management, and facilities management from a single provider. We serve 40% of the Fortune 100’s data centres, spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the globe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage and review the QHSE strategy, management system, plan and objectives in line with the Group QHSE strategy and in support of the related divisional business plan.
• Provide the focal point for specialist strategic QHSE expertise.
• Ensure appropriate day-to-day support and guidance to the team, supply partners and clients.
• Manage QHSE resource requirements.
• Lead and facilitate necessary dialogue to ensure appropriate specialist QHSE resource requirements are established at all times.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the QHSE training strategy.
• Support the delivery to ensure standards of QHSE competence are achieved and maintained.
• Direct, lead and support the development of initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE management.
• Support the QHSE aspects of new business through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, bid and contract generation and review through to support during mobilisation and resourcing activities on contracts.
• Direct the team in the development of appropriate objectives designed to promote and improve QHSE management.
• Implement an assurance programme designed to maintain compliance with both business and Group policy and strategy.
• Oversee strategic QHSE performance management.
• Compile appropriate performance reports for the business and maintain performance monitoring, analysis and review against established metrics and standards to drive improvements.
• Support the achievement of good industry practice, business competitiveness, and the development of a learning organisation.
• Support appropriate and effective business communication through leadership, advice, reviews, and direct contribution to meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as necessary and appropriate.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree (or equivalent) required, MA/MS preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing and large group presentation experience.
• 12+ years of related industry experience.
• 5 years' experience directing large scale, multi-discipline projects in a corporate environment.
• 7 years' experience managing people, department budgets, and project teams.

Certifications and Licenses

• Certifications in the field of HSE such as the CSP, CIH, CHMM or other certifications in the field of EHS are highly desirable.
• Qualifications in auditing such as lead auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are desirable.

Other Skills or Abilities

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Excellent project management experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft office suite.
• Clear understanding and articulation of HSE Management Systems - leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics.

Equal Opportunities CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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