Company: CBRE
Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Posting Date : Jun 24, 2025
A new opportunity is available for an experienced QHSE Coordinator to join CBRE, a leading name in real estate and facilities management, based in Oxford. This role plays a vital part in supporting health, safety, environment, and quality (QHSE) functions across high-profile, customer-facing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Inspections, Reporting & System Administration
- Administer and manage safety platforms such as RiskWise, Harbour, and eLogbooks.
- Generate health, safety, and compliance reports as requested.
- Conduct Occupier Demise Inspections (ODIs) on brand outlets and follow up on non-conformities within set timeframes.
- Oversee the fat, oil, and grease (FOG) inspection program for food and beverage outlets.
- Maintain detailed records of compliance issues and escalate appropriately to ensure resolution.
- Complete routine safety observations and inspections across the site.
- Ensure timely and accurate logging of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions in accordance with company protocols.
- Analyze incident data and present trends in team discussions to promote ongoing improvement.
Contractor Management
- Operate the RiskWise contractor management system, including evaluating permit requests and documentation.
- Improve processes related to managing third-party contractors on-site.
- Ensure full compliance of contractors with permit requirements through routine checks and supervision.
- Deliver contractor inductions and manage records of ongoing training.
- Attend pre-start contractor meetings and monitor implementation of safety expectations.
- Perform spot checks on contractor activities to confirm alignment with required safety standards.
Compliance & Training Alignment
- Act as the site’s HSE specialist contact, providing expertise aligned with legal and organizational standards.
- Implement and support the Strategic HSE Plan.
- Promote best practices and innovation across all QHSE areas.
- Monitor HSE compliance and submit regular status reports.
- Provide practical health and safety guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Support audits of the QHSE Management System and ensure full adherence to policies and strategic frameworks.
- Drive forward the QHSE training program to support safe and effective project delivery.
- Track functional performance metrics and use data insights to coach teams and drive safety improvements.
- Escalate risk concerns to the Engineering Health and Safety Manager when required.
- Contribute to the development and review of safety procedures, risk assessments, and work systems.
Support to Client’s Health & Safety Team
- Collaborate on site-wide H&S management and compliance with CBRE and client protocols.
- Conduct audits and enforce adherence to safe systems of work.
- Support legal compliance with UK health and safety regulations.
- Identify training needs related to health and safety and facilitate access to required courses.
- Ensure staff are equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Recognized qualifications in Health & Safety and Environmental Management.
- Demonstrated experience in auditing and compliance monitoring.
- Strong background in engineering services within active, customer-centric environments.
- Working towards Graduate Membership of IOSH.
- Skilled in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Experience in delivering HSE training sessions and workshops.
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications in environmental auditing or safety management systems.
- Technical qualifications related to engineering disciplines (e.g., electrical or facilities management).
- Full IOSH Membership (or actively pursuing).
Why This Role Matters
This QHSE Coordinator role in Oxford is ideal for professionals who bring hands-on HSE knowledge, strong administrative oversight, and a proactive mindset toward safety leadership. The ability to influence positive safety behaviors and ensure legal compliance makes this position central to operational excellence.
