Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

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 UK 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 UK 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 include basic salary, pension and life assurance, healthcare, and a car allowance/company vehicle.

Flynn is an equal opportunity employer

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