Job Title
EMEA EHS ManagerJob Description Summary
Job Description
EHS Manager - EMEA
Global Occupier Services - Facilities Management
London
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.
Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Facilities Management to join our market-leading IFM function:
The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation across assigned sites, while supporting operational teams and clients in maintaining safe working environments. The role focuses on risk management, policy implementation, and driving practical improvements in EHS performance across the portfolio of properties for an assigned client account.
Role Purpose:
Implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and internal standards
Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across client sites
Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions
Provide EHS advice and support to facilities, project, and site teams
Deliver safety briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks as required
Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and EHS performance metrics
Support incident reporting processes and ensure appropriate root cause analysis
Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies on EHS matters
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and support ESG reporting as needed
Promote a practical, risk-based approach to improving workplace safety and environmental performance
Remotely support employees in other global regions to increase adoption and understanding of this critical area
Skills & Personal Qualities:
Experience in a health, safety, and/or environmental management role, ideally within facilities management, property, or a similar operational environment
NEBOSH General Certificate (required); NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable)
CMIOSH (or equivalent) minimum level of Professional Membership (required)
Good working knowledge of UK and EMEA HSE legislation and relevant industry standards and best practices
Able to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
Confident communicator with the ability to influence a range of stakeholders
We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes.