HS&E Advisor

HS&E Advisor

Location: Kent & Surrounding Areas
Business Unit: Environment

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in.

As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over , people across four successful divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services. As one of the UK's leading principal contractors, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects, offering 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.

Our Environment Division

Our Environment Business provides "source to sea" asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, delivering both framework and standalone projects for some of the UK's leading water companies.

Since AMP, we have delivered more than £ billion of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established market leader, this is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of transformation as we continue to evolve and prepare for delivery in an increasingly digital and sustainable future.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HS&E Advisor to join our Environment Business.

Reporting to the Framework HS&E Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Galliford Try's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across a range of projects and frameworks. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will help ensure our projects are delivered to the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HS&E professional looking to further develop their career within a leading infrastructure and environmental business.

Key Accountabilities

As HS&E Advisor, you will:

• Support the development of an inclusive, open and collaborative HS&E culture across the business.
• Assist with implementing our HS&E strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote Galliford Try's behavioural programme, Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviours, supporting positive safety and environmental behaviours.
• Support the implementation of our HS&E Management System, ensuring alignment with company and client requirements.
• Provide technical advice and specialist guidance to operational teams on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Engage with clients, supply chain partners, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with HS&E standards.
• Monitor HS&E performance using KPIs and help drive improvements across projects and frameworks.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve performance, reduce risk and enhance compliance.
• Attend project meetings and provide professional advice to project management teams.
• Escalate HS&E concerns appropriately and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively across projects and functions to deliver HS&E excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Operational HS&E Support

• Review key project documentation including:Construction Phase PlansEmergency Response PlansRisk AssessmentsMethod StatementsHS&E Management Documentation
• Support operational teams in implementing safe systems of work and environmental controls.
• Provide practical guidance throughout the project lifecycle from planning and design through to construction and completion.

Monitoring, Auditing & Assurance

• Conduct regular workplace inspections and HS&E reviews.
• Undertake site safety audits and environmental audits.
• Support ISO compliance activities.
• Record findings within company systems and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve project performance.

Training & Incident Management

• Deliver training sessions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and best practice guidance.
• Support the onboarding and review of supply chain partners.
• Investigate incidents, non-conformances and near misses.
• Produce detailed reports, identify root causes and recommend preventative measures.
• Manage incident reporting and close-out through Galliford Try's Mi system.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities where required.
• Produce monthly reports and present findings to project leadership teams when required.

About You

We're looking for an energetic and collaborative HS&E professional who is passionate about driving positive health, safety and environmental outcomes.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of individual HS&E responsibilities and management systems.
• Alignment with Galliford Try's values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration (EPIC).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Analytical and methodical approach to identifying problems, assessing risks and implementing solutions.
• Commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of data reporting and performance monitoring systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, water or a similar industry.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate, or currently working towards achieving one.
• Knowledge of HS&E legislation, management systems and risk management processes.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, design and construction phases.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across projects and offices throughout the UK.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM (TechIOSH minimum).
• CMIOSH status or working towards Chartered membership.
• Diploma, NVQ Level or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working within the infrastructure, water or other regulated sectors.

Why Join Us?

This role would be ideal for someone with a strong HS&E background who is looking to further develop their career within a market-leading organisation.

We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, confidence in their own ability and a genuine desire to make a difference. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects, develop your skills and experience, and progress your career within a supportive and growing business.

What We Can Offer in Return

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