Environmental Advisor
Galliford Try · Hampshire, United Kingdom
Environmental AdvisorLocation: Hampshire
Business Unit: Environment
About UsGalliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure businesses, delivering innovative engineering and environmental solutions that improve lives and create lasting value.
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 AMP3, we have delivered more than £2 billion of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.
As a market leader in the sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join the business as we continue to invest in sustainable delivery, innovation and environmental improvement across our projects and operations.
Purpose of the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and environmentally focused Environmental Advisor to join our Environment Business.
Reporting to the Framework HS&E Manager, you will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, performance improvement and the delivery of our environmental strategy across projects and frameworks.
Working closely with operational teams, clients, supply chain partners and regulators, you will help ensure our projects are delivered to exemplary environmental standards, whilst supporting continuous improvement and sustainable outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Be DoingAs an Environmental Advisor, you will:
- Support the delivery of Galliford Try's environmental strategy and continual improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive environmental culture aligned to our Challenging Beliefs, Affecting Behaviours programme and EPIC values.
- Provide environmental guidance and technical support to project and operational teams.
- Support the implementation and compliance of environmental management systems and processes.
- Engage with clients, regulatory bodies, supply chain partners and project stakeholders.
- Monitor environmental performance and support the achievement of environmental objectives and KPIs.
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce risk.
- Support project teams throughout planning, design and construction phases.
- Escalate environmental concerns and support corrective and preventative actions where necessary.
- Represent the HS&E function in meetings, workshops, reviews and project forums.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental Compliance & Assurance- Conduct environmental inspections, reviews and audits across projects and operational locations.
- Undertake ISO 14001 audits and support compliance with environmental management systems.
- Review environmental risks and support operational teams in implementing effective controls.
- Support the review of high-risk method statements, risk assessments and environmental documentation.
- Monitor environmental performance and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement- Investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances and complaints.
- Support or lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Manage incident reporting and close-out processes through Galliford Try systems.
- Liaise with environmental regulators and stakeholders where required.
- Contribute to monthly reporting and performance reviews.
Training & Stakeholder Engagement- Deliver environmental training, awareness sessions and best practice guidance.
- Support environmental learning and development initiatives across project teams.
- Assist with the onboarding and review of supply chain partners.
- Promote good environmental practice across the wider business.
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients and external stakeholders.
About YouWe're looking for someone with a passion for environmental performance and sustainability, who can positively influence teams and drive continual improvement across a busy project environment.
You will be a confident communicator with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving environmental challenges.
Essential Skills & Experience- Previous environmental, HS&E or sustainability experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, water or a similar regulated sector.
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management principles.
- Experience supporting projects throughout the design, planning and construction lifecycle.
- Good understanding of environmental audits, inspections and compliance monitoring.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to analyse issues, identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Experience using environmental performance reporting systems and data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Essential Qualifications- Relevant environmental or HS&E experience within a similar industry.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (or currently working towards).
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across projects and offices as required.
Desirable Qualifications- Membership of IEMA.
- Experience within the water, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
What You'll Bring- A positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and environmental excellence.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative project environment.
- Alignment with Galliford Try's values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration (EPIC).
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an environmental management background who is looking to develop their career within a leading infrastructure business.
You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team, working on major projects across the UK with opportunities for professional development, progression and exposure to some of the industry's most exciting environmental and infrastructure challenges.
What We Can Offer in ReturnWith a strong order book and long-term framework opportunities across the UK, Galliford Try offers stability, career development and the opportunity to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, which provides support, guidance and wellbeing resources across a range of areas.
We invest heavily in professional development and career progression, supporting our people through training programmes, qualifications and structured development pathways.
Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in how, when and where you work, where operational requirements allow.
Our BenefitsWe put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options alongside a competitive salary.
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual bonus opportunities
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support
- Paid membership to one recognised professional institution relevant to your role
About UsOur 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, promoting best practice throughout our supply chain and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by living our values of Excellence, Pa