HS&E Advisor

Galliford Try•East Hampton, CT

11d

About The Position

The HS&E Advisor supports the delivery of Galliford Try’s Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across its Environment Division. Working closely with the Head of HS&E and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle, the role provides practical advice, monitors performance, supports continuous improvement and helps embed a positive, proactive HS&E culture. The position combines site-based support with audits, performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, training and development of HS&E systems. It is based in the United Kingdom and involves travel across projects as required.

Requirements

Experience in a Health, Safety and 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 conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and build working relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and 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 in 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, promote safe behaviours and support the behavioural safety programme.
Support implementation and continual improvement of the Environment Division’s HS&E strategy and management systems, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Provide practical HS&E guidance to operational teams during planning, design and construction, helping identify and manage risks.
Review high-risk method statements, risk assessments and other project documentation to support safe systems of work.
Carry out site inspections, workplace reviews and HS&E audits; identify improvements and support corrective actions.
Monitor HS&E performance through KPI reporting and trend analysis to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformities, determine root causes and support effective corrective actions.
Build working relationships with clients, supply chain partners, regulators and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted HS&E advisor.
Support onboarding and ongoing management of supply chain partners to ensure compliance with company HS&E standards.
Deliver training sessions, toolbox talks and awareness programmes to develop capability and promote best practice.
Contribute to the development of HS&E systems, reporting and digital initiatives to 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 the role each year.
Be Well programme offering selected product discounts and wellbeing advice and support.
High-quality training and development, including leadership programmes and apprenticeships.
Career Paths initiative providing tailored support and development opportunities.
Agile Working programme with flexible working arrangements where appropriate.