Bouchra Hrimich
Lindfield,Mid-Sussex
Summary
Environmental professional with a Master’s degree in Environmental Protection, supporting water and infrastructure projects through high‑quality environmental advice, assurance and leadership. Experienced in reviewing and advising on environmental documentation, managing environmental risk, and promoting compliance with UK environmental legislation, client requirements and ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Holder of the ISEP Environmental Management Certificate and an ISEP‑accredited Environmental Trainer, delivering environmental and waste management training that strengthens competence, compliance and environmental culture. Recognised for a pragmatic, collaborative approach and ability to influence behaviours at all levels, now seeking to progress into an Environmental Manager / Lead role.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Environmental Advisor
Galliford Try Construction
Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
10 2022 - Current
- Galliford Try
- Environmental Advisor
- October 2022 – Present
- Contribute to the development and roll‑out of consistent environmental strategies across multiple projects, supporting alignment with legislation, client standards, ISO 14001 requirements and organisational sustainability objectives.
- Provide strategic interpretation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, supporting project teams to understand obligations, plan compliant delivery approaches, and integrate BNG considerations into construction activities and environmental controls.
- Support the framework‑level approach to environmental risk management, ensuring common high‑risk activities (e.g. dewatering, contamination, waste, surface‑water protection) are managed through consistent advice, controls and assurance.
- Influence project teams at both operational and management level, embedding environmental expectations early during planning and pre‑construction to reduce delivery‑stage risk.
- Act as a key contributor to environmental competence and capability building, using structured training, coaching and mentoring to improve consistency of knowledge and application across sites.
- Support the continuous improvement of environmental performance, using inspection findings, incident review insights and site feedback to inform better practices and guidance.
- Provide expert advisory input to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and assurance, supporting audit readiness and effective close‑out of actions across projects.
- Promote a proactive environmental culture across the framework, encouraging early engagement, shared learning and confident environmental decision‑making.
- Support senior environmental leads and managers by providing technical insight, risk‑based advice and practical solutions to complex delivery challenges.
- Contribute to monthly environmental reporting and incident reviews through analysis, technical input and recommendations, rather than document authorship.
- Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements through advisory input, provision of site evidence and audit readiness support.
- Promote alignment with Galliford Try sustainability objectives, including environmental best practice and awareness of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Provide environmental advice on land‑use considerations and planning‑stage mechanisms at planning and pre‑construction stages.
- Advise project teams on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements and on management of noise, dust and vibration, supporting compliant planning, pre‑construction and construction delivery in line with environmental legislation and best practice.
TSSA Health & Safety Representative at Gatwick Railway Station
Southern / Gatwick Express Railway
2012.07 - 2016.07
- Identifying Occupational Health and Safety Issues and highlighting areas where eliminating or mitigating risks is must by co-operating in recommendations.
Area Champion for Environment
Southern Railway / Gatwick Express
2010.07 - 2016.07
- Seconded as Environmental Support to the business central team to work with the Head of Environment to deliver Environmental Risk Assessments, maintain the updates to Legal and Other Requirements Register.
- Conducting site inspections.
- Support training for the Area Champions for the Environment (ACE) network.
- Monthly reporting, accident & incident investigation.
- I was a member of the internal audit team.
- Reporting findings and helping the business address non-conformances discovered.
- Led the business improvement initiative for the Gatwick Southern Railway Station's Zero Waste To Landfill Project.
Technician Apprentice
ONEP (National Office of Drinking Water)
Kenitra, Morocco
2006.09 - 2007.04
- My responsibility was to ensure that water samples are processed as necessary to confirm their composition and quality in accordance with legal requirements. By performing lab's physico-chemical and microbiological analyses prior to distribution to County.
Technician ( Work Experience)
Blood Lab
Rabat , Morocco
2002.07 - 2002.08
- Chemistry Panel and Complete Blood Count and other Analysis.
Senior Customer Service Clerk
Southern Railway / Gatwick Express
04 2008 - 10 2022
- Enhance passengers experience, by providing the best possible customer service (information, handle ticket reservations, sales and refunds. also carrying out clerical duties such as maintaining daily ticket sales balance sheet. Handle requests for seat reservations and verify available space on specified train and time).
- Have good knowledge of geographic areas and products range of railway companies.
- Ensure high levels of safety awareness; use personal protection equipment as needed; communicate with staff members and provide advice on health and safety issues.
- Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
- Use positive language in conversation.
Education
MSc - Speciality: Environmental Protection
Faculty of Sciences & Technics
Errachidia, Morocco2006-05
Graduation Diploma - Sciences of Life and Earth. Speciality Biology.
FST Molay Ismail
Errachidia Morocco 2000.09 - 2003.05
Baccalaureate Diploma - Experimental Sciences
College
Morocco2000-08
Health and Safety Training College
Distance LearningSkills
- Review Environmental Risk Assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations to reduce risk and ensure compliance
- Support enhancement and implementation of the company’s environmental and social values across projects and teams
- Advise project teams on regulatory requirements and environmental permitting processes, supporting effective engagement with regulators where required
- Carry out site inspections to monitor environmental compliance, identify risks, and drive continual improvement
- Support induction, training and mentoring of new team members and site staff on environmental requirements and best practice
- Contribute to Internal Health, Safety and Environmental audit programme, supporting audits and the close‑out of actions
- Prepare and contribute to quarterly environmental performance reports for the Environmental Department and senior management
- Respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations or environmental incidents, implementing solutions to resolve issues or minimise impacts
- Communicate effectively using a range of methods (verbal, written, digital and telephone) to share information and support informed decision‑making
- Demonstrate strong active listening skills, accurately interpreting feedback and incorporating it into environmental improvements
Accomplishments
- ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management
- ISEP‑accredited In‑House Environmental Trainer, delivering structured environmental and compliance training
- Led the development and implementation of a Zero Waste to Landfill strategy, improving waste performance and compliance
- Supported the successful delivery and handover of multi‑million‑pound projects within the water industry
- Trained personnel across the framework on core environmental competencies, strengthening capability, consistency and environmental culture
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Native Language
French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
TSSA Health & Safety Representative at Gatwick Railway Station
Southern / Gatwick Express Railway
2012.07 - 2016.07
Area Champion for Environment
Southern Railway / Gatwick Express
2010.07 - 2016.07
Technician Apprentice
ONEP (National Office of Drinking Water)
2006.09 - 2007.04
Technician ( Work Experience)
Blood Lab
2002.07 - 2002.08
Graduation Diploma - Sciences of Life and Earth. Speciality Biology.
FST Molay Ismail
2000.09 - 2003.05
Baccalaureate Diploma - Experimental Sciences
College
Environmental Advisor
Galliford Try Construction
10 2022 - Current
Senior Customer Service Clerk
Southern Railway / Gatwick Express
04 2008 - 10 2022
MSc - Speciality: Environmental Protection
Faculty of Sciences & Technics
Health and Safety Training College