UK&I EHS Advisor
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Advisor is responsible for providing direction and support for all EH&S activities across UK & Ireland, including implementation, monitoring, and review of Cushman & Wakefield compliance/performance.
Role Purpose
Instrumental role in developing and implementing Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Environment, Health & Safety Strategy, focused on high‑risk service lines in the UK&I Cluster. Deliver improvement programmes, drive positive EHS culture, and support business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
* Develop and implement EHS improvement programmes across Project Development Services (PDS) & Asset Services (AS) businesses.
* Identify high‑risk areas, develop mitigation controls, policies, procedures and guidance in line with the Cluster Improvement Plan, EMEA strategy and local legislation.
* Engage stakeholders at all levels; maintain relationships with PDS, AS and Senior Service Line leaders.
* Represent UK&I Cluster at the EMEA EHS Lead for Owner & Occupier Services.
* Implement EMEA EHS Strategy requirements within UK&I high‑risk lines.
* Provide support and technical advice to operational managers and line managers.
* Coordinate incident reporting, triage and monitoring across UK&I service lines.
Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience
* Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
* Level 3 qualification in Construction Safety; Principal Designer desirable.
* Certified membership of a recognised professional safety body (e.g., IOSH) with ongoing CPD.
* Experience in construction, office and retail facilities, and asset management.
* Knowledge of UK&I construction legislation (CDM 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, etc.) and ISO 45001/14001.
* Experience leading audits, monitoring, and training programmes.
Skills & Personal Qualities
* Stakeholder and relationship management.
* Commercial awareness and problem‑solving.
* Flexibility, resilience and teamwork.
* Strong presentation and communication skills across different seniority levels.
* Time management and ability to work under pressure.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and other technical platforms.
* Full clean driving licence.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
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