Senior Environmental Advisor

Galliford Try; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor in Southampton. You will lead HS&E Advisors to ensure compliance and foster safety culture across projects. The ideal candidate has HS&E experience in relevant industries and holds a NEBOSH Certificate. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical options

Paid professional memberships

Flexible/hybrid working

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in HS&E teams.
• Relevant HS&E experience in infrastructure, construction, or regulated industries.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of HS&E Advisors to ensure excellent health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Support the implementation of HS&E strategy for ongoing improvement.
• Promote a positive HS&E culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Relevant HS&E experience in infrastructure, construction, or regulated industries

Supervisory experience in HS&E teams

Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Membership with IOSH or IIRSM (desirable)

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Senior Environmental Advisor, Southampton

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Client:

Galliford Try

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Environmental Advisor
Location: Southampton (and surrounding areas across Southern Water sites)

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction companies with a strong track record of delivering impactful projects. As a FTSE organization, we have a turnover of £[amount] billion and employ over [number] people across four divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment, and Specialist Services.

Our Environment Division:

We are the largest Tier Contractor in the UK water sector, working with clients like Thames Water, Anglian Water, and Scottish Water. We focus on sustainable water infrastructure and are embracing digital transformation to improve our services.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Senior HS&E Advisor, you will lead a team of HS&E Advisors, support the Framework HS&E Manager, and ensure excellent health, safety, and environmental performance across projects. You will help shape safety culture, improve compliance, and promote continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foster an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative environment supporting our HS&E culture and behaviors.
2. Support the implementation of our HS&E strategy to promote ongoing improvement and learning.
3. Promote a positive HS&E culture aligned with Galliford Try’s values and leadership goals.
4. Represent and communicate HS&E standards in meetings, workshops, and reviews.
5. Implement and maintain our environmental management system in line with client requirements and company standards.

About You:

• Relevant HS&E experience in infrastructure, construction, or regulated industries
• Supervisory experience in HS&E teams
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Membership with IOSH or IIRSM is desirable (CMIOSH or working towards)

What We Offer:

Join a leading UK contractor with access to high-profile projects, flexible working, and career progression. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with pension contributions
• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical options and employee assistance program
• Paid professional memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme and Share Save options
• Flexible/hybrid working where applicable

Additional Information:

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible work arrangements. We are committed to accessibility and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please contact our Resourcing Partner for adjustments or further information.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be a great fit for this or other roles within our company.

For more details, please contact us.