Environmental Advisor

We are currently seeking experienced and talented Advisors to join our high performing project team. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then Flynn is the company for you.

REPORTING TO: ESG Lead

Purpose of Role

This will involve the day-to-day management of all environmental related activities compliance along with a series of environmental and sustainability-based projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and audits across project sites to monitor compliance with environmental legislation, company procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Provide practical environmental advice and support to project teams, assisting in the implementation of environmental controls and best practices.
• Compile, review, and update Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Waste Management Plans (WMPs) in line with project requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor environmental performance on projects, identifying risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for continual improvement.
• Support site teams in achieving compliance with planning conditions, licences, permits, and client environmental requirements.
• Undertake inspections relating to waste segregation, pollution prevention, water management, spill response, dust, noise, and biodiversity protection measures.
• Assist in incident investigations, including environmental near misses, spills, and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver environmental awareness and toolbox talks / Workshops to site personnel and contractors to promote good environmental practices.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, subcontractors, regulators, and clients on environmental matters as required.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, audit findings, inspection reports, waste documentation, and compliance trackers.
• Support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives, promoting resource efficiency and environmental best practices across projects.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, KPIs, and environmental performance data for internal and external reporting.
• Ensuring compliance to regulatory licencing requirements.
• Directing site activities towards achieving energy, carbon, water, and waste reduction targets, through measuring, analysis, and reporting programmes.
• Capture, analysis and reporting of all relevant data relating to effluent, energy, water, waste, and sustainability.
• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain environmental management and monitoring programmes;
• Assist with the maintenance of ISO14001 Environmental Management System on site;
• Complete site energy/environmental audits to identify opportunities for improvement and improve sites resilience to climate change.
• Develop learning opportunities and training plans for staff and manage delivery of environmental weeks on site.
• Liaise with the group environmental team on upcoming sustainability projects and strategies.
• Develop and maintain company Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, systems and programs applicable to our projects
• Drive and lead site Environmental & Sustainability functions to align with corporate goals and develop programs and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide Enviromental leadership and direction for management, professional, technical and support staff across the site
• Ensure systems are in place to enable site to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues
• Promote employee awareness / training on matters of environment, health and safety
• Other duties as assigned by senior management

The Candidate

• Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience working on large scale commercial/construction projects.
• 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.