HS&E Advisor
Galliford Try · Nottinghamshire
HS&E Advisor
Location: Flexible, UK (Regular travel to sites and offices across the UK)
Division: Environment
About Galliford Try
Our Environment Business provides end-to-end ("source to sea") asset delivery across the UK, delivering projects through both long-term frameworks and standalone schemes.
Since AMP3, we've successfully delivered more than £2 billion of infrastructure for some of the UK's leading water companies, including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.
As we continue to transform our business and embrace the future of digital delivery, there's never been a better time to join our growing team.
The Role
We're looking for an HS&E Advisor to support our Framework HS&E Manager in driving excellence across health, safety and environmental performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in HS&E who wants to make a real impact by supporting operational teams, promoting best practice and helping deliver industry-leading standards across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Doing
As HS&E Advisor, you'll:
- Support the implementation of our Health, Safety & Environment strategy across projects.
- Promote a positive safety culture aligned with Galliford Try's Challenging Beliefs and Affecting Behaviours programme.
- Provide practical HS&E advice and technical guidance to operational and site teams.
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of our HS&E Management System.
- Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, including ISO 14001 audits.
- Assist project teams with Construction Phase Plans, Emergency Response Plans, risk assessments and method statements.
- Investigate incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and driving improvements.
- Monitor HS&E performance, analyse KPIs and support continual improvement initiatives.
- Prepare monthly reports and present findings to senior leadership.
- Engage with clients, supply chain partners, regulators and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Deliver HS&E training, awareness sessions and best practice guidance across the business.
- Support the onboarding and management of supply chain partners where required.
- Escalate significant HS&E concerns appropriately and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who:
- Is passionate about creating safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplaces.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Takes a proactive, analytical approach to solving problems.
- Thrives in a dynamic project environment.
- Is committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant HS&E experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or a similar industry.
- NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or currently working towards).
- Good understanding of HS&E management systems, legislation and risk management.
- Experience supporting environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel across projects throughout the UK.
Desirable
- Membership of IOSH or IIRSM (TechIOSH minimum).
- CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status.
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma (or above) in a relevant discipline.
- Experience within the water sector or other regulated infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of HS&E reporting and data analytics systems.
Why Join Galliford Try?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Health, Safety & Environment.
We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is confident in their ability and eager to continue learning. In return, you'll benefit from genuine career development opportunities, exposure to major UK infrastructure projects and the chance to be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering HS&E excellence.
If you're looking to grow your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
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