Environmental Advisor: Drive Compliance and Sustainability

Galliford Try Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programme

Career Paths

Agile Working

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Save As You Earn

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the Framework HS&E Manager across environmental aspects of the framework, ensuring projects meet exemplary environmental standards throughout planning, design and delivery.

The role requires knowledge of environmental management systems, risk assessment and reporting, with NEBOSH certification preferred, strong communication, and willingness to travel across projects and offices.

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.
• Membership of IEMA.
• Experience working within water or infrastructure frameworks.

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

Management systems

Project lifecycle

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

IEMA membership

Water/infrastructure experience

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the Framework HS&E Manager across environmental aspects of the framework, ensuring projects meet exemplary environmental standards throughout planning, design and delivery.

The role requires knowledge of environmental management systems, risk assessment and reporting, with NEBOSH certification preferred, strong communication, and willingness to travel across projects and offices.