HS&E Advisor
Galliford Try Group
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Job summary
Galliford Try is seeking an enthusiastic HS&E Advisor to join our Environment division, supporting health, safety and environmental performance across UK projects.
Reporting to the Framework HS&E Manager, you will review plans, provide guidance, train teams, and monitor KPIs while working with clients and supply chain across Kent and broader UK. A NEBOSH certificate and UK driving licence are preferred, with a competitive salary and benefits.
Qualifications
- Relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience within construction or infrastructure.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate, or working towards.
- Knowledge of HS&E legislation, management systems and risk management processes.
Responsibilities
- Support HS&E culture and framework across projects and platforms.
- Review Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Provide guidance and training on safe systems of work and environmental controls.
- Monitor HS&E performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Engage with clients, supply chain and regulators throughout the project lifecycle.
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Job description
Location: Kent & Surrounding Areas
Business Unit: Environment
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 UK's most exciting projects, offering 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.
Our Environment Business provides "source to sea" asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, delivering both framework and standalone projects for some of the UK's leading water companies.
Since AMP3, we have delivered more than £2 billion of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established market leader, this is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of transformation as we continue to evolve and prepare for delivery in an increasingly digital and sustainable future.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HS&E Advisor to join our Environment Business.
Reporting to the Framework HS&E Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Galliford Try's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across a range of projects and frameworks. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will help ensure our projects are delivered to the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HS&E professional looking to further develop their career within a leading infrastructure and environmental business.
As HS&E Advisor, you will:
- Support the development of an inclusive, open and collaborative HS&E culture across the business.
- Assist with implementing our HS&E strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote Galliford Try's behavioural programme, Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviours, supporting positive safety and environmental behaviours.
- Support the implementation of our HS&E Management System, ensuring alignment with company and client requirements.
- Provide technical advice and specialist guidance to operational teams on health, safety and environmental matters.
- Engage with clients, supply chain partners, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support project teams from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with HS&E standards.
- Monitor HS&E performance using KPIs and help drive improvements across projects and frameworks.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve performance, reduce risk and enhance compliance.
- Attend project meetings and provide professional advice to project management teams.
- Escalate HS&E concerns appropriately and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Work collaboratively across projects and functions to deliver HS&E excellence.
- Review key project documentation including:
- Construction Phase Plans
- Emergency Response Plans
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- HS&E Management Documentation
- Support operational teams in implementing safe systems of work and environmental controls.
- Provide practical guidance throughout the project lifecycle from planning and design through to construction and completion.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and HS&E reviews.
- Undertake site safety audits and environmental audits.
- Support ISO 14001 compliance activities.
- Record findings within company systems and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve project performance.
- Deliver training sessions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and best practice guidance.
- Support the onboarding and review of supply chain partners.
- Investigate incidents, non-conformances and near misses.
- Produce detailed reports, identify root causes and recommend preventative measures.
- Manage incident reporting and close-out through Galliford Try's M2i system.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities where required.
- Produce monthly reports and present findings to project leadership teams when required.
We're looking for an energetic and collaborative HS&E professional who is passionate about driving positive health, safety and environmental outcomes.
- Strong understanding of individual HS&E responsibilities and management systems.
- Alignment with Galliford Try's values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration (EPIC).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments.
- Analytical and methodical approach to identifying problems, assessing risks and implementing solutions.
- Commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of data reporting and performance monitoring systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, water or a similar industry.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate, or currently working towards achieving one.
- Knowledge of HS&E legislation, management systems and risk management processes.
- Experience supporting projects through planning, design and construction phases.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across projects and offices throughout the UK.
- Membership of IOSH or IIRSM (TechIOSH minimum).
- CMIOSH status or working towards Chartered membership.
- Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Experience working within the infrastructure, water or other regulated sectors.
This role would be ideal for someone with a strong HS&E background who is looking to further develop their career within a market-leading organisation.
We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, confidence in their own ability and a genuine desire to make a difference. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects, develop your skills and experience, and progress your career within a supportive and growing business.
With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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.
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 across a range of areas.
We invest heavily in training and development, from professional qualifications and leadership programmes to tailored career pathways designed to help you fulfil your potential.
Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in how, when and where you work, where business requirements allow.
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to support your career alongside a competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support
- Paid membership of one recognised professional institution relevant to your role
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 practices and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and communities, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business 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 opportunities within our business, please contact adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every 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 experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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 for the role. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the advert if you believe this applies to you.
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