Environmental Advisor

The Environmental Advisor role is critical in driving improvement and consistency in performance, ensuring compliance with management systems, and driving continual improvement initiatives. You will sit as part of our wider HS&E team, reporting operationally to the Framework HS&E Manager and functionally to the Regional Environmental Manager. You will have opportunity to influence the overall environmental strategy for our Environment business and the wider group. As Environmental Advisor you will work collaboratively with the Framework Environmental Manager and Regional Environmetal Manger on all environmental construction aspects. You will be expected to provide technical environmental assurance and support to the framework business functions and where relevant contribute to wider GT group environmental functions. This involves, but is not limited to, environmental auditing and compliance, supporting project teams on license applications, managing client interfaces, and providing environmental advice and support to all project and business teams.,

• Foster and support an inclusive, open, transparent, and collaborative environment to develop our HS&E culture, maturity, and behaviours to deliver HS&E excellence.
• Provide environmental support and advice throughout the project lifecycle to our design and construction teams including design, process risk reviews, pre-start meetings, initial site start up, high risk - Risk Assessment and Method Statement Reviews.
• Undertakes and manages assurance audits through our cloud-based system (Active SHEQ) from start to finish including the planning, undertaking and resolution of actions from Site Safety and Environmental Reviews.
• Assist the design and construction teams in the completion of environmental license applications and planning condition responses including regulatory interface as required.
• Undertake incident Investigations, write initial learnings slide and support the incident response process from start to finish including creating learnings and communications to the business. Manage and track to closure of Corrective Action Plans required for projects following an incident.
• Engage and influence internal and external key stakeholders, including client, supply chain partners, regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and colleagues, through the plan, prepare and delivery of project lifecycle.
• Develop and lead on environmental training and inductions supporting framework functions and wider GT group business as required including roll out of core competency courses.
• Support the business in the roll out Net Zero Carbon Strategy for Construction Carbon and the wider GT Group and Business Unit supporting environmental strategies (Protect, Enhance and Legacy)., With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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.


• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting systems.
• Proven at delivering results and meeting HS&E, financial and operational KPIs.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
• Experienced in delivering HS&E performance in project lifecycle environment
• Degree qualified in a relevant environmental discipline
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across projects / contracts in region.
  
  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.

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