UK&I EHS Manager

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EHS Manager – UK&I

Location: London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to join our Legal, Risk, and Compliance team, leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives across the UK & Ireland. This role is key to driving excellence in health, safety, security, and environmental management, ensuring alignment with Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA EHS Strategy and business objectives.

Reporting to the Head of EHS EMEA, the successful candidate will provide expert guidance on risk management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This is a senior corporate role with line management responsibilities, requiring a confident leader who can influence change and support a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership – Lead the implementation of the C&W EMEA EHS Strategy for UK&I, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local legislation.
• Risk Management & Compliance – Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks while ensuring adherence to legal and corporate policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business unit leaders, influencing EHS decision-making.
• Training & Development – Oversee the design and delivery of training programs to enhance EHS competency across the organization.
• Incident Management – Lead investigations into major incidents, advising on corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Audit & Reporting – Monitor and report on EHS performance, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Contractor & Supplier Oversight – Ensure external partners adhere to EHS best practices and compliance standards.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive initiatives that enhance workplace safety culture and environmental sustainability.
• Crisis Management – Act as a point of escalation for major incidents, supporting leadership in response and resolution.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Proven experience in health and safety management, ideally in property, construction, or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience working in a multi-site, corporate environment with senior stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience developing and implementing ISO-certified management systems is desirable.
• Professional membership (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, IEMA) preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EHS leader to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.