CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join a global financial services account team based in London.
About the Role
The role works alongside the Global QHSE Lead and the Manchester‑based H&S Advisor to ensure first‑class health and safety performance for our client across multiple locations. The H&S Advisor is responsible for day‑to‑day duties related to the implementation and maintenance of the health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and other H&S requirements, and driving a positive H&S culture. While based in London, the advisor will occasionally visit client sites in EMEA and provide guidance and support to other client locations in line with the global strategy.
Role Summary
* Support the Global QHSE Lead in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the client's H&S management system and strategy
* Monitor and respond to H&S queries from the business with competent technical advice and guidance
* Coordinate and undertake risk assessments, for both general workplaces and specific tasks or events
* Coordinate the development and delivery of H&S training
* Work with the H&S Team and internal client People Team in managing the third‑party DSE Workstation training and assessment programme for the client – responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing new and existing users, triaging cases, organising 1:1 assessments, assisting in the ordering of ergonomic equipment, etc.
* Coordinate Facilities Management related emergency preparedness and response to the occupied sites including emergency drills, fire marshal and first aider numbers, and training
* Manage H&S management system documentation, procedures, records, and internal and corporate H&S reporting
* Manage ongoing collation of data for the H&S performance reports, and assist as required in the preparation of the monthly reports
* Review and analyse results of third‑party audits and assessments, and monitor completion of actions
* Manage the accident reporting database and participate in accident investigations where required
* Support the Global QHSE Lead with CBRE QHSE responsibilities to the UK & Ireland account team
Role Requirements
Education
* A formal Health & Safety Qualification, such as NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, or any other that meets the criteria for Technical or Graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Experience
* Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legal framework, including completion of risk assessments
* Practical experience in incident and investigation management
* Knowledge and management of training programmes
* Experience in managing workstation assessment programmes (DSE)
* 2–3 years of Facilities Management experience (Desirable)
* Experience working in Financial Sector or Property and facilities environment (Desirable)
Aptitudes
* Ability to translate academic abilities into a work setting
* High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office packages, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to find creative solutions to problems
Character
* Prepared to proactively develop as a H&S professional, undertaking a programme of training and continuing professional development
* Willingness to regularly travel around the region, including overnight stays
* Excellent internal and external customer service skills with good verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
* Strong attention to detail; good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with changing situations
* Have a high level of energy, and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments from both a reactive and proactive basis
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