Environmental Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Environmental Manager to support their HS&E strategy across projects. You will ensure compliance with environmental standards, conduct audits, and lead continual improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in environmental management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant IT tools. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant projects and contribute positively to environmental practices.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Open and analytical with a strong focus on compliance.
• Skilled in problem-solving and structured solutions.
• Proven experience in managing environmental aspects.

Responsibilities

• Support the HS&E strategy and improve environmental performance.
• Conduct audits and manage environmental systems.
• Deliver training and investigate incidents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk analysis

Education

Experience in environmental management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

ActivSHEQ

Job description

What you will be doing

As Environmental Manager, you will support the Framework Head of HS&E on all environmental aspects. You will support and implement the HS&E strategy and systems to ensure that the delivery of our operations meets exemplary environmental standards. This role supports improvement and consistency in performance, ensuring compliance with management systems, and implementing continual improvement initiatives.

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports HS&E behaviours and excellence.
• Support the implementation of HS&E strategy to drive continual improvement across the business.
• Promote and lead behavioural culture programmes aligned with business values.
• Represent the HSE function in internal and external forums, sharing best practices and initiatives.
• Implement and manage environmental systems in line with client and business requirements.
• Provide environmental guidance throughout project lifecycles, ensuring standards are met.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits (including ISO 14001), and review high-risk activities.
• Deliver training, investigate incidents, and use KPIs to drive performance and continual improvement.
• Contributes to continual improvement to unlock gains in environmental performance and mitigate risk to GT that could occur through environmental related issues.
• Responsible for investigating incidents and non-conformities, production of reports and leading opportunities for improvement, as appropriate.

About you

• Open, curious, and analytical, with a strong focus on productivity, compliance, and continual improvement.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage across all levels and disciplines internally and externally.
• Thrives in complex, dynamic environments and builds strong collaborative relationships.
• Skilled in problem-solving, risk analysis, and implementing structured, effective solutions.
• Proven experience in environmental management across infrastructure, water, or regulated sectors.
• Knowledgeable in project lifecycle delivery, training programmes, and data analytics/reporting systems.
• Competent use of IT - Microsoft package, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PowerApps, PowerBi, Forms; Database systems such as: ActivSHEQ; Sphera Cloud etc.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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 you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we\'re poised for further growth and success, so if you\'re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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

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

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly 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 the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree - [e-mail]

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don\'t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.