HSE Advisor

Role summary

HSE Advisor is a role at CBRE HV in Winnersh, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-21. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

HSE Advisor

Company

CBRE HV

Location

Winnersh, England, United Kingdom

Work arrangement

hybrid

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-21

Job description

Job Description

Company / Role Overview

As the QHSE Advisor (UK) , you will provide management, guidance, and expertise in all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) matters for the Client and their business across four UK sites.

In this role, you will develop and ensure business-wide standardization (where possible) of a robust QHSE compliance strategy. You will monitor, review, and analyse QHSE performance, identifying initiatives to drive continuous improvement and implement best practice. Additionally, you will establish a collaborative ‘working partnership’ with the Client and site-based customers to enhance their QHSE knowledge and foster the development of a learning organisation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Strategy & Planning:

Drive forward and implement the QHSE strategy in accordance with ethical guidelines and Client corporate policies.

Develop, implement, manage, and review account-specific QHSE business plans and objectives as set by the Client.

Ensure compliance against all business-wide policies.

Simplify and standardise (where possible) all systems and processes.

Implement and develop an environmental improvement action plan.

Responsible for ensuring a safe and sustainable environment adhering to EHS and legislative guidelines.

Operational Advisory & Practical Support:

Lead on the provision of guidance and practical expertise across all QHSE topics, ensuring appropriate day-to-day support for the Client, site-based customers, and the CBRE Facilities Management team.

Own the ‘Identify – Solution – Implement’ (ISI) process by identifying EHS risks and improvement opportunities, defining effective solutions, and ensuring their successful implementation and follow-through.

Lead and coordinate Risk Management activities, maintaining the Risk Register, Risk Assessment activities, and incident/hazard reporting.

Review and further develop safe systems of work, specifically including electrical safety.

Communication, Meetings & Reporting:

Deliver effective business communication—both face-to-face and written—with clear guidance and professionalism in all circumstances.

Develop and lead quarterly (at minimum) QHSE meetings for each site, including agenda setting, quality content creation, documentation, and minute taking.

Provide training and issue monthly toolbox talks tailored to Client business activities.

Deliver timely and accurate management information and reports for use by the Client at Board of Director meetings; attend meetings as required by the Client.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

Build collaborative working relationships with other CBRE employees across Keysight UK locations to ensure all processes and services are aligned.

Maintain regular contact with the UK Customer Business Manager, consulting on key decisions and advising on incidents, escalations, and complaints.

Develop a network of contacts with the CBRE Central QHSE team to foster peer-to-peer relationships.

Local Client Management

Maintain responsibility for optimum Client satisfaction and build lasting, meaningful relationships.

Maintain a visible and accessible presence for local customers.

Conduct periodic Client reviews and meetings to mitigate escalations, negotiate scope, etc.

Prepare and present comprehensive Client management reports.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure strict compliance with legislation relevant to Client business activities.

Raise awareness of all statutory and compliance requirements, providing timely updates on regulatory changes impacting Client operations.

Ensure Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) processes and policies are adhered to across all locations.

Manage and maintain all key compliance documentation.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

A good general education, with formal management qualifications in Health & Safety Management and Environmental Management .

Membership of IIRSM or IOSH at Diploma level (or equivalent).

Practical application of auditing principles.

Proven track record in a similar QHSE role, with demonstrated post-qualification experience in a client-facing capacity.

Conversant with ISO 9001 , ISO 14001 , and OHSAS 45001 (or similar regional alternatives).

Demonstrable career trajectory exhibiting continuous personal development in the QHSE field.

Practical and demonstrable knowledge of liaising with enforcement agencies and insurers.

Practical Experience Requirements

Risk management strategy development and implementation.

Best Value analysis of QHSE resource support provision.

Monitoring and analysis of management system performance.

Policy and process development and implementation.

Environmental risk and ‘resource’ evaluation and management.

Positively articulating QHSE through suitable presentation media.

Accident/hazard investigation and root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvements.

Development and delivery of engaging QHSE training.

Facilitating engaging, structured, and meaningful meetings.

Highly Desirable Criteria

Formal qualification in Environmental Management System auditing or Safety Management System auditing.

Engineering, Technical, or Facilities Management qualification or background.

Demonstrated presentation skills.

Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and organise effectively.

Strong understanding of high-level customer service delivery.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Fully PC literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

Core Skills & Competencies

Proven leadership and management capability.

Ability to interface confidently across all levels of an organisation, both in-person and remotely.

Excellent verbal and written organizational and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, internal colleagues, and external suppliers.

Highly self-motivated with