Environmental Advisor

Galliford Try; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction business is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support environmental aspects of projects across the UK. The successful candidate will implement environmental management systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and engage with various stakeholders to promote a positive environmental culture. Experience in construction or regulated industries, as well as knowledge of environmental legislation, are essential. The role offers flexibility, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and corporate discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association

Qualifications

• Experience working across the project lifecycle, including design and construction.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Membership of IEMA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy.
• Maintain the Environmental Management System.
• Provide environmental advice to operational teams.
• Carry out environmental inspections and audits.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in an environmental role within construction

Knowledge of environmental management systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and organized approach

Confident using Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Advisor

Can Be Based From

United Kingdom (flexible, with UK-wide travel)

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.

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 £2 bn of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.

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 bn, 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

• 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 The Team

Our Environment Business provides source to sea asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2 bn assets for clients such as 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. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non‑Infrastructure projects ranging from £1‑40 m over the next five years.

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 committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria.

EEO Statement

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.