Galliford Try
Regional HS&E Advisor Specialist Services
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Regional HS&E Advisor Specialist Services
Job Description
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Title: Regional H&S Advisor
Location: Leicestershire
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative HS&E professional to help us create safe, sustainable, and high‑performing environments across our Specialist Services Business Units. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and influencing safe behaviours, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Promote a positive HS&E culture aligned with Galliford Try values and behavioural safety programmes. Support design, engineering and delivery teams in reducing risk through effective planning. Participate in pre‑construction and pre‑start meetings for higher‑risk activities. Contribute to Construction Phase Plans, significant risk assessments and HS&E documentation. Provide specialist advice and guidance to operational and site teams. Carry out regular SSER inspections, audits and follow‑up reviews. Monitor compliance with HS&E legislation, internal standards and client expectations. Lead and support incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and ActiveSHEQ reporting. Assist with ISO 45001 / 14001 internal and external audit processes. Prepare HS&E data, monthly statistics and management reports. Deliver HS&E inductions and training. Escalate concerns where necessary and champion continuous improvement. Work flexibly across Specialist Services (Digital Infrastructure, Asset Intelligence, Oak Specialist Services, Facilities Management) to support both operational and systems‑based needs.
About you:
Experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within a relevant industry. NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate. TechIOSH (or equivalent via IIRSM). Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage teams at all levels. Confident in report writing, presenting and facilitating learning. Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital HS&E systems (e.g., ActiveSHEQ). Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable
GradIOSH or working toward CMIOSH. Level 6 Diploma (NCRQ or NEBOSH). Relevant CSCS card. Knowledge of sector‑specific environments (Water/Highways/Piling) is beneficial but not essential.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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.
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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.
Our benefits:
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 Competitive family leave policy 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
About us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
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.
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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.
Galliford Try is a leading UK Construction group. The business is split into four distinct divisions,
Infrastructure, Building, Environment and Specialist Services, covering a range of specialist work in water, highways, telecoms, security, commercial, custodial, education, health, interiors, and leisure, across both public and private sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250. Our vision is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree – skyemarie.bree@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”
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