Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Confidential
Posted: May 5, 2026
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Quick Summary
Collecting and analyzing data to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement in the construction industry, and developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance the company's reputation and brand.
Required Skills
Job Description
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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