Environmental Advisor

Galliford Try Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options for.s</

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the Framework HS&E Manager across environmental aspects of our projects in the Devon/Cornwall region. You will help implement the HS&E strategy and environmental management systems to ensure high standards across planning, design and construction.

You will deliver environmental guidance to operational teams, conduct inspections and audits, and drive continual improvement using KPI data.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, water or a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems, legislation and risk management.
• Experience working across the project lifecycle, including design and construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative, organised and proactive in approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across projects and offices.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy and promote a positive environmental culture across the business.
• Implement and maintain the Environmental Management System in line with business, client and regulatory requirements.
• Provide environmental advice, guidance and support to operational teams from planning through to project completion.
• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and ISO 14001 assessments.
• Utilise environmental KPIs and performance data to drive continual improvement.
• Support or lead environmental incident investigations, reporting and close-out actions using the Galliford Try M2i system.
• Engage effectively with internal teams, clients, supply chain partners, regulators and industry bodies.
• Support the onboarding and performance management of supply chain partners where required.
• Prepare and deliver environmental training, briefings and awareness sessions.
• Escalate environmental concerns to the Framework HS&E Manager and Operations teams as appropriate.

Skills

Environmental experience

EMS knowledge

Risk management

Project lifecycle

Communication skills

MS Office

Environmental reporting systems

Driving licence

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Environmental reporting systems

M2i system

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Advisor

Location: Devon / Cornwall (Offices in Exeter, Indian Queens & Plymouth).

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we turnover £1.5 billion and employ over 3,500 people across four successful Divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services.

As one of the UK’s leading principal contractors, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the country’s most exciting projects, offering long-term stability alongside the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise your career goals. You will be joining diverse, high-performing teams with exceptional levels of commitment.

Our Environment Division

Our Environment Division provides source to sea asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on 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.

This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to evolve and prepare for delivery in a future digital world.

Purpose of the Role

As Environmental Advisor, you will support the Framework HS&E Manager across all environmental aspects of the framework. You will support the implementation of the HS&E strategy and environmental management systems, ensuring that our projects are delivered to exemplary environmental standards.

The role supports consistency, compliance and continual improvement in environmental performance across the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy and promote a positive environmental culture across the business.

• Implement and maintain the Environmental Management System in line with business, client and regulatory requirements.

• Provide environmental advice, guidance and support to operational teams from planning through to project completion.

• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and ISO 14001 assessments.

• Utilise environmental KPIs and performance data to drive continual improvement.

• Support or lead environmental incident investigations, reporting and close-out actions using the Galliford Try M2i system.

• Engage effectively with internal teams, clients, supply chain partners, regulators and industry bodies.

• Support the onboarding and performance management of supply chain partners where required.

• Prepare and deliver environmental training, briefings and awareness sessions.

• Escalate environmental concerns to the Framework HS&E Manager and Operations teams as appropriate.

About You

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, water or a regulated industry.

• Knowledge of environmental management systems, legislation and risk management.

• Experience working across the project lifecycle, including design and construction.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

• Highly collaborative, organised and proactive in approach.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.

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

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

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA.

• Experience working within water or infrastructure frameworks.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, which offers discounts, advice and support for a wide range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees at all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers flexibility in when, where and how you work, supporting a range of working patterns where appropriate.

Our Benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that, offering a comprehensive range of options alongside a competitive salary, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service, plus the option to purchase additional leave

• A wide range of corporate discounts

• Cycle to Work schemes

• Comprehensive pension plan

• Save As You Earn share purchase scheme

• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees

• Employee Assistance Programme with free 24/7 support

• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About Us

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote best practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by living our values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

For more information about this role or other opportunities within Galliford Try, please contact
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Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who wish to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly. This will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage candidates to let us know of any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure a positive application experience.

Don’t meet every requirement? We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed if this applies.

A full job description is available upon request.

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