HS&E Advisor – Environment
Location: Brighton
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a vision to be people‑orientated and progressive, delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. The Environment Division provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both frameworks and standalone projects. Since AMP3, we have successfully delivered over £2bn of assets for major clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.
Purpose of the Role
As an HS&E Advisor, you will support the Framework HS&E Manager in delivering excellence in health, safety and environmental performance across our Environment business. You will play a key role in implementing and maintaining the HS&E strategy and systems across multiple projects, ensuring operational delivery meets exemplary standards of safety, health and environmental compliance. This role supports continual improvement in HS&E culture and performance through proactive engagement, assurance and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the implementation of the HS&E strategy and drive continual improvement across the framework.
* Foster an inclusive, transparent and collaborative environment that strengthens our HS&E culture and behaviours.
* Promote a positive safety culture aligned with our “Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviours” programme.
* Implement and maintain the HS&E management system, ensuring alignment with client and business requirements.
* Provide technical guidance to operational and site management teams on HS&E matters.
* Engage with clients, regulators, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders to ensure best practice across all phases of the project lifecycle.
* Conduct inspections, audits and reviews to monitor compliance and performance, recording outcomes and supporting management actions.
* Support or lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring timely close‑out through the M2i system.
* Deliver HS&E training, awareness sessions and best practice guidance to operational teams.
* Analyse HS&E data, report on performance metrics and contribute to strategic reviews and improvement plans.
* Report HS&E concerns to the Framework HS&E Manager and collaborate on appropriate interventions.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and proactive HS&E professional, passionate about creating a positive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement.
Essential
* Relevant HS&E experience in a similar industry (construction, infrastructure, or water).
* NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate, or working towards one.
* Knowledge of HS&E management systems, risk management and legal frameworks.
* Understanding of environmental standards and sustainability principles within the project lifecycle.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
* Proficient in data analysis and the use of Microsoft Office suite.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between projects and offices.
Desirable
* Member of IOSH or IIRSM (TechIOSH minimum, CMIOSH preferred or working towards).
* NVQ Diploma Level 3 or above in a relevant HS&E discipline.
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates Galliford Try’s values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration.
* A team player with a proactive and open approach to problem solving.
* Committed to continuous improvement, learning and professional development.
* Highly collaborative, adaptable and confident operating in dynamic environments.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £3.9 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 on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
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.
* 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.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business, please contact: adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr