HS&E Advisor

Galliford Try • East Hampton, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an HS&E Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Galliford Try's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across our Environment Division. Working closely with the Head of HS&E, you will help ensure our projects consistently achieve the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance. You will work alongside operational teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing practical guidance, driving continuous improvement and helping embed a positive, proactive HS&E culture across the business. This is a varied role that combines site-based support with performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how we deliver projects safely and responsibly.

Requirements

• Experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental advisory role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or another regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of HS&E legislation, management systems, risk management and compliance.
• Experience supporting projects through the design and construction lifecycle.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience delivering HS&E training, coaching or awareness sessions.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across projects throughout the UK.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Knowledge of Power BI, PowerApps, Microsoft Forms or other digital reporting platforms.
• Experience using HS&E management systems such as ActivSHEQ, Sphera Cloud or similar.
• Experience using data analytics and performance reporting to drive business improvement.

Responsibilities

• Champion a positive, collaborative Health, Safety and Environmental culture, promoting safe behaviours and supporting Galliford Try's behavioural safety programme.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the Environment Division's HS&E strategy and management systems, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements and ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Provide practical HS&E advice and guidance to operational teams throughout planning, design and construction, ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed.
• Review high-risk method statements, risk assessments and other project documentation to help ensure safe systems of work are implemented.
• Carry out regular site inspections, workplace reviews and HS&E audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor HS&E performance through KPI reporting and trend analysis, using data to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformities, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, supply chain partners, regulators and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on HS&E matters.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing management of supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with Galliford Try's HS&E standards.
• Deliver engaging training sessions, toolbox talks and awareness programmes to develop capability and promote best practice across the business.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of HS&E systems, reporting and digital initiatives that improve performance and compliance.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options for salaried employees.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential support.
• Payment of one professional membership relevant to your role each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed