HS&E Advisor

HS&E Advisor – Environment

Location: Brighton

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

About Us

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.

Our 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.

As an established leader in the water and environmental sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join our business at a time of growth and transformation, helping shape our approach for a digitally driven, sustainable future.

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 currently 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. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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

About Us

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

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