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Environmental advisor

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Galliford Try
Environmental advisor
Posted: 8 June
The role

Job Title: Environmental Advisor

Location: Glasgow (with travel to surrounding areas)
Division: Environment

About Us

Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, delivering both framework and standalone projects.

Since AMP, we have delivered more than £bn of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As one of the UK's leading contractors in the water and environmental sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the country.

Purpose of the Role

As Environmental Advisor, you will support the Framework HS&E Manager in delivering environmental excellence across our projects and operations.

You will work closely with operational teams to implement environmental strategy, ensure compliance with management systems and legislation, and drive continuous improvement across environmental performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence projects from planning through to delivery while supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Key Accountabilities

  • Support the implementation of environmental strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across the framework.
  • Provide environmental advice and guidance to project and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental management systems, client requirements and relevant legislation.
  • Promote best practice and represent the HS&E function in meetings, workshops and audits.
  • Monitor environmental performance, analyse trends and support improvement actions.
  • Engage with clients, supply chain partners, regulators and internal stakeholders on environmental matters.
  • Support the investigation of environmental incidents, non-conformities and corrective actions.
  • Identify and escalate environmental risks and concerns where appropriate.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out environmental inspections, reviews and audits, including ISO compliance assessments.
  • Review high-risk method statements, risk assessments and environmental documentation.
  • Support operational teams with environmental planning and implementation.
  • Assist with supply chain onboarding and environmental performance reviews.
  • Deliver environmental training, awareness sessions and best practice guidance.
  • Support incident investigations, reporting and close-out actions.
  • Produce environmental performance reports and management information.
  • About You

  • Experience in an environmental, HS&E or sustainability role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or a related sector.
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation, management systems and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting environmental performance throughout project delivery.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
  • Ability to analyse environmental data and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
  • Essential Qualifications:

  • Relevant environmental experience in a similar industry.
  • Desirable:

  • Membership of IEMA.
  • Experience within the water or wider regulated infrastructure sector.
  • What We Can Offer in Return

    With a strong pipeline of work across the UK water sector, Galliford Try offers long-term career opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

    You'll have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise, and progress your career within one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure businesses.

    Additional Information

    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 applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but have the skills and ambition to succeed. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

    As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

    For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact:

    A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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