EHS Officer - Construction

Job Title

EHS Officer - Construction

Job Description Summary

The EHS Officer supports Cushman & Wakefield’s construction projects by implementing and enforcing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards to ensure safe work sites and regulatory compliance. She/he monitors construction activities, conducts site inspections and risk assessments, and ensures adherence to local regulations, client requirements, and company safety policies. The role involves coordinating with contractors, project managers, and site teams to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, lead safety orientations and toolbox talks, investigate incidents, and maintain accurate safety documentation and reports. The EHS Officer plays a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture while supporting project delivery goals in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to ensure construction safety compliance
• Enforce EHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices across construction sites
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and vendors on safety implementation
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness activities
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Nursing, or related field
• Proven experience in EHS or safety roles within construction or property management
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations and occupational health standards
• Ability to conduct audits, investigations, and safety training effectively
• Good communication skills and ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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