EHS Officer

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Job Description

About the Role:

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, systems, and procedures across site operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, client standards, and Cushman & Wakefield requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of SWMS, risk assessments, and other safety documentation.
• Provide coaching and support to site teams, subcontractors, and vendors on safe work practices.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training to strengthen site safety culture.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation for project teams and clients.
• Support incident, near miss, and corrective action management, including escalation and follow-up.
• Provide leadership support to onsite engineering operations teams across multiple operational workstreams.
• Ensure site teams and vendors strictly adhere to approved client and Cushman & Wakefield policies and procedures.
• Support SLA, KPI, and client reporting requirements on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Contribute to vendor governance, contractor meetings, and corrective action plans where performance falls below expectations.
• Provide advice on operating client facilities safely, including support for statutory compliance and certification requirements.
• Support client projects and coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure safe execution of work on site.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, landlords, vendors, and head office platform teams, to support operational performance and scalability.
• Support facility-related budget compliance in line with contract requirements.

About You:

• 5+ years of relevant health and safety experience in data centers, critical environments, engineering operations sites, or similar industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting EHS programs, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident management.
• Proven ability to work across multiple operational streams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence site teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, client reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Written and spoken English proficiency is required.
• Professional qualifications in health and safety or related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Industry-recognized professional qualifications in relevant fields are an advantage.
• Proficiency in CMMS or operations management systems such asMCIM,Famis 360, BI dashboard tools, or similar platforms.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”