GlobalWorkplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions acrosslarge multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that haspeople at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliveran exceptional service to BT.
Our BTWorkplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges tocall centres and retail shops.
We encouragenew ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISEvalues.
Respect
Integrity
Service
Excellence
Job Title: QHSE Advisor
The QHSE Advisor providesday‑to‑day Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental support across theBT account, with a strong focus on construction activities, in project deliveryand CDM compliance. The role supports both the QHSE Manager and Environmental Manager in the safe execution of minor works,projects, and construction-related activities by providing first-lineassurance, advising operational and project teams, and ensuring thatconstruction risks are effectively managed in line with statutory, client andCBRE requirements escalating issues where specialist expertise or management inputis required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core QHSESupport
Ensure the CBRE safety andenvironmental recording systems are kept up to date, accurate and reflective ofconstruction project activities.
Provide first-line QHSEsupport to operational teams, answering routine queries and escalating complexmatters to the QHSE Manager or Environmental Manager as appropriate.
Support the QHSE Directorand QHSE Manager with management reporting, data collation and updates tointernal and external stakeholders.
Assist in incident andenvironmental event investigations, ensuring timely reporting, evidencegathering and root cause analysis as instructed.
EnvironmentalResponsibilities
Support operational teamswith day-to-day environmental compliance such as waste management, spillresponse, pollution prevention measures and local permit requirements.
Conduct basicenvironmental checks during site visits (e.g., waste segregation, storage ofhazardous materials, contamination risks) and escalate findings to theEnvironmental Manager.
Assist the EnvironmentalManager with environmental audits, inspections and environmental data gatheringwhere required.
Promote environmentalawareness across teams and support the delivery of environmental campaigns,toolbox talks and communication cascades.
Help ensure ISO14001-aligned processes are implemented at site level, escalatingnon-conformances for expert review.
Audit,Assurance & Compliance
Support delivery of thesite audit programme, including both H&S and environmental elements.
Record, track and followup corrective actions from audits, inspections, incidents and environmentalevents.
Support quality assurancechecks on RAMS, permits, work packs and environmental documentation.
Projects & CDM Support
Provide project teams withfirst-line QHSE and CDM-related support, ensuring documentation is complete andcompliant before escalation.
Work with theEnvironmental Manager and QHSE Manager to ensure environmental risks areidentified in RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and method statements.
Participate inproject-related inspections, audits and assurance activities, with complex CDMor environmental queries escalated appropriately.
OperationalCommunication & Coordination
Be a point of contact foroperational managers, providing timely advice across H&S, environmental andquality queries.
Liaise closely with siteteams and head office, ensuring accurate processing of QHSE‑relateddocumentation, records and communications.
Promote CBRE’s culture,values and RISE behaviours across all operational interactions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent H&S qualification).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with staff at alllevels.
Experience supporting audits (H&S and/or environmental).
Good IT competency including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A proactive, customer‑focused mindset and the ability to work underpressure.
Desirable
Experience supporting environmental compliance or holding anenvironmental awareness qualification (IEMA Foundation or similar).
NEBOSH Construction
Experience using SharePoint and Power BI.
Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 standards.
Exposure to facilities, telecoms, utilities or multi-siteenvironments.
pressure and against rapidly changing demands and priorities
Our mission: To build a world-classbusiness through exceptional service and exceptional people
