Job Description

Apprentice HS&E Systems Co-ordinator 2026

Location: Bristol / Warwick/ Solihull

Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands-on experience, technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and kickstart a rewarding full-time career with fully funded academic support tailored to you.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our 'earn as you learn' opportunities.

Will you complete a qualification during your apprenticeship?

When you join us as an apprentice, you will:

• Complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
• Join us on our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an 18-month period followed by a graduation event.

We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements.

This role is available for a Summer 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

What could your day look like?

The Health, Safety and Environment Department ensures that the Group HS&E requirements of the business management system (BMS) are legally compliant, provides HS&E support in the planning of HS&E and reviews and assurers HS&E performance.

Work with the HS&E Systems & Assurance team to:
• Maintain and develop the HS&E Management System (BMS), including co-ordinating and communicating changes, updating HS&E documentation, and supporting BMS gap analysis.
• Manage HS&E digital platforms and data, ensuring accurate reporting, dashboard development, and risk-based trending to support assurance and decision-making.
• Support with the update of the Group HS&E legal obligations register, ensuring voluntary and non-voluntary requirements are tracked, reviewed, and reported appropriately.
• Support with the co-ordination of ISO certification audit requirements, including planning, evidence collation, and liaison with external auditors to maintain compliance.
• Maintain and update the HS&E Galileo area, ensuring content is current, accessible, and aligned with business needs and system developments.

As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career and development, on top of a competitive apprentice salary.

• A career path, not just a job - all our apprentices join us on a permanent contract
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven't yet found a route into construction.

You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role.

To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction and achieve the minimum entry requirements to enrol onto an apprenticeship course related to the role you are applying for.

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.

What's next?

Step 1: Apply for the role you're interested in - we can't wait to receive your application!

Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an interview with the local team.

While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.

Please note: the closing date for applications is 1st March 2026. Please ensure you have applied before this date to be considered for the role.

Don't meet every requirement of the role?

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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk

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