Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

Flynn is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across a construction project in Skien, Norway.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across construction projects in London. This is a highly site‑facing role, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and industry best practice.

REPORTING TO:                                EHS Manager

Purpose of Role

You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, supporting continuous improvement, and providing competent, practical health and safety advice across multiple live construction sites.

Role Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the company’s health and safety management systems across multiple construction projects


• Provide professional, pragmatic H&S advice to senior management, site teams, and subcontractors


• Attend project start‑up meetings and contribute to project‑specific H&S planning and documentation

Auditing, Reporting & Compliance

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks


• Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting, root‑cause analysis, and close‑out of actions


• Prepare high‑quality H&S reports for internal management, clients, and external stakeholders


• Support accreditations, tenders, and pre‑qualification submissions

Site & Supply Chain Engagement

• Promote consistently high standards of health and safety performance across the supply chain


• Ensure subcontractors operate in line with company systems, client requirements, and UK statutory duties


• Liaise with clients, designers, and enforcement authorities where required

Training & Safety Culture

• Identify training needs and support the delivery of internal H&S training and briefings


• Actively promote a positive, proactive safety culture focused on learning and continuous improvement


• Provide mentoring and support to other Health & Safety Advisors as required

The Candidate

• Third level qualification in H&S or a related discipline.


• 5+ years’ experience working on large scale commercial/construction projects.


• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM principles, and industry best practice


• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Conscientious, highly focused and detail orientated.


• Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.


• Full clean driver’s license preferable.


• Excellent communication skills.

Remuneration

Flynn offer a competitive remuneration package to which may include basic salary, pension and life assurance, healthcare, and a car allowance/company vehicle. International package available.

Flynn is an equal opportunity employer

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