HS&E Manager

OverviewHSandE Manager – Building (Guildford area) with Galliford Try. Lead Health, Safety and Environment across the Building Southern business unit, driving strategy, performance and culture with the leadership team and supply chain partners. Travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

What you will be doing

Lead the Building Southern business unit on all HSandE matters, setting clear expectations and holding operational and supply chain leaders accountable for performance.

Manage, coach and develop HSandE Advisors to deliver measurable improvements aligned with business priorities.

Translate the Group HSandE strategy into actionable plans for the business unit, delivering against short-term targets and long-term cultural objectives.

Work with the Business Unit Managing Director and senior leadership to embed HSandE in decision-making and operational planning.

Build strong relationships with supply chain partners to drive consistent HSandE standards, compliance with our business management system, and cultural alignment.

Act as a role model and champion for behavioural change programmes, embedding them across all levels.

Take ownership of HSandE performance reporting, identify trends, escalate risks, and ensure actions are closed timely.

Ensure high-quality incident investigations, share learnings, and embed preventative actions into practices.

Lead on HSandE elements of bids, pre-construction activities, and client engagement to demonstrate best-in-class standards.

Support the development of industry-leading training and awareness programmes for managers and frontline staff.

About You

Strong leadership, management and coaching skills with experience in developing teams and individuals.

Extensive knowledge of the construction industry and practical delivery of site operations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence, challenge and support senior stakeholders.

Strategic thinker able to translate Group HSandE strategy into practical delivery within a business unit.

Proven ability to drive cultural change and embed behaviours across a large organisation.

Results-focused with the ability to manage performance through clear objectives and accountability.

Alignment with Galliford Try values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Demonstrable experience in an HSandE management role with leadership responsibility.

Track record of delivering cultural change and performance improvement at a business unit or regional level.

Ability to travel extensively across the assigned business unit.

Desirable

Degree or recognised qualification in Health, Safety and/or Environmental management.

Chartered or professional membership of IOSH, IEMA, or equivalent (or working towards).

Evidence of continual professional development.

What We Can Offer in ReturnWith an order book of over £3.8 billion, Galliford Try offers opportunities to work on UK projects with stability and scope for growth. You will join diverse teams at a high professional level with commitment to development. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility where appropriate, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement, with purchase option

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance

Paid professional membership where relevant

About usGalliford Try is a leading UK construction group focused on delivering lasting change for clients, communities and the environment. We value excellence, passion, integrity and collaboration.

Additional InformationDisability Confident employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and will discuss requirements to make the application process positive. A full job description is available on request.

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