Job Title: HS&E Advisor
Location: Chichester
Division: Environment
About Us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering infrastructure and facilities that create positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. We are known for our strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence across everything we do.
Our Environment Division:
Our Environment business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both frameworks and standalone projects. Since AMP, we have delivered more than £bn of assets for major water clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a period of transformation as we continue to invest in our people, systems and safety culture.
Purpose of the Role:
As HS&E Advisor, you will support the Framework HS&E Manager on all health, safety and environmental matters across the region. You will help embed our HS&E strategy and ensure our projects are delivered to the highest safety and environmental standards.
You will play a key role in supporting operational teams, driving behavioural change, and ensuring legal and internal compliance across our projects.
Key Accountabilities:
• Promote a strong, inclusive HS&E culture across all operational activities
• Support the implementation of HS&E strategy and systems across the framework
• Embed Galliford Try’s behavioural programme “Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviours”
• Provide technical HS&E advice and support to site and project teams
• Ensure effective implementation of the HS&E Management System
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including clients, supply chain and regulators
• Monitor performance using HS&E KPIs and support continuous improvement
• Support incident investigations and ensure effective close out of actions
• Report HS&E performance and issues to the Framework HS&E Manager
• Undertake site inspections, audits and compliance checks
About You:
You will bring previous experience in a similar HS&E role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or a related industry. You will be confident working in an operational environment and building positive relationships across teams.
You will have:
• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)
• Experience within a regulated or infrastructure environment (water industry desirable)
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence operations positively
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Competency in Microsoft Office systems
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally
Desirable:
• Member of IOSH or IIRSM
• Working towards TechIOSH / CMIOSH
• NVQ Level or above in a relevant discipline
What We Can Offer in Return:
With a strong pipeline of work and continued investment in our people, Galliford Try offers stability, opportunity and career development within a growing sector.
We offer:
• Career progression and training support
• A supportive and inclusive working culture
• Long-term project stability
• Flexible working where operationally possible
Our Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate discounts
• Paid professional membership (role dependent)
About Us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through the infrastructure we deliver. We do this through collaboration, integrity and an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality and excellence.
How to Apply:
For more information on this role, please contact:
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, reduced hours or part-time.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
A full job description is available upon request.
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