Environmental Advisor

Galliford Try; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Environmental Advisor in the United Kingdom to support the Framework Head of HS&E across environmental matters and to implement our environmental strategy and management systems on major projects in Grangemouth and surrounding areas.

You will work with operational teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to promote an environmental culture, drive compliance and support continual improvement from planning through to delivery and completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental or HS&E roles within construction, infrastructure, or similar regulated industries.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems, environmental risks and relevant legislation.
• Experience supporting environmental management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Confident working within dynamic project environments.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy, helping to drive environmental performance improvement across the business.
• Promote a positive HS&E culture aligned with Galliford Try’s Challenging Beliefs and Affecting Behaviours programme.
• Represent the HS&E function in meetings, workshops and forums, promoting best practice and environmental initiatives.
• Implement the Environmental Management System, ensuring alignment with both company and client requirements.
• Provide technical environmental guidance to operational teams throughout project planning and delivery.
• Engage with key stakeholders including clients, regulators, supply chain partners and internal teams.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and use performance data to drive continual improvement.
• Support the identification and mitigation of environmental risks across projects.
• Escalate environmental concerns where appropriate to the Framework HS&E Manager and operational teams.
• Promote collaboration across project teams on environmental matters affecting delivery.

Skills

Experience HS&E in construction

EMS knowledge

Project lifecycle exposure

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational and reporting skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Location: United Kingdom
Division: Grangemouth and surrounding areas.

About Us

Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, delivering both framework and standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered more than £2bn of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.

As an established player in the market, this is a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world.

The Role

As Environmental Advisor, you will support the Framework Head of HS&E across all environmental matters, helping to implement our environmental strategy and management systems to ensure our projects meet the highest environmental standards.

You will work closely with operational teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders to promote a strong environmental culture, drive compliance, and support continual improvement across our projects.

This is a varied role that will see you provide specialist advice throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy, helping to drive environmental performance improvement across the business.

• Promote a positive HS&E culture aligned with Galliford Try’s Challenging Beliefs and Affecting Behaviours programme.

• Represent the HS&E function in meetings, workshops and forums, promoting best practice and environmental initiatives.

• Implement the Environmental Management System, ensuring alignment with both company and client requirements.

• Provide technical environmental guidance to operational teams throughout project planning and delivery.

• Engage with key stakeholders including clients, regulators, supply chain partners and internal teams.

• Monitor environmental KPIs and use performance data to drive continual improvement.

• Support the identification and mitigation of environmental risks across projects.

• Escalate environmental concerns where appropriate to the Framework HS&E Manager and operational teams.

• Promote collaboration across project teams on environmental matters affecting delivery.

Key Outputs

• Review project documentation including high-risk method statements and risk assessments.

• Conduct environmental inspections and audits, including ISO 14001 compliance audits.

• Record findings within company systems and provide recommendations to management teams.

• Support supply chain onboarding and environmental performance monitoring.

• Deliver environmental training, awareness sessions and best practice guidance to operational teams and clients.

• Investigate environmental incidents and non-conformities, producing reports and improvement actions.

• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and close-out through the Galliford Try M2i system.

• Produce monthly environmental performance reports and present findings to relevant boards.

About You

You will be a proactive environmental professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams to improve performance and ensure high environmental standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in environmental or HS&E roles within construction, infrastructure, or similar regulated industries.

• Knowledge of environmental management systems, environmental risks and relevant legislation.

• Experience supporting environmental management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions.

• Confident working within dynamic project environments.

• Strong organisational and reporting skills.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant HS&E or environmental experience in a similar industry.

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards).

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects.

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA.

Why Join Us

This role is ideal for someone with a background in environmental management who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and progressive organisation.

You will have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes while continuing to develop your skills and experience, with clear opportunities for progression within the business.

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