EMEA EHS Manager

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EMEA EHS Manager

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firmâ™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.

• 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

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.