The board plays a pivotal role in shaping construction skills strategy across London, ensuring employer insight directly informs policy, funding priorities, and workforce development. Paul’s appointment represents a significant positive step for the sector, bringing with it detailed, practical, and in-depth knowledge of the construction skills landscape.
Flannery Plant Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of operated and self-drive plant, specialising in major infrastructure, civil engineering, and construction projects. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals through investment in training and people.
With extensive experience working across the industry, Paul’s role will help ensure that the voices of employer organisations—both large and small—are heard and reflected in the board’s work. His appointment strengthens the employer-led approach that underpins the board and supports the delivery of skills solutions that respond to real industry need.
Commenting on the appointment, Patrick Flannery, Director at Flannery Plant Hire, said:
“We are delighted with Paul’s appointment. His knowledge of the skills landscape, along with his understanding of areas for development and growth, will, we are sure, support the activities of the board and benefit the many people impacted by its work. We wish Paul every success.”
Chris Selby, Head of Marketing at Constructure, welcomed the announcement, highlighting both Paul’s contribution and Constructure’s wider commitment to skills development in London:
“Paul has a wealth of experience relating to the skills needs of the construction industry. His ability to engage and drive skills outcomes will give the project a strong chance of producing meaningful results.
Constructure has a robust track record of supporting London-based skills projects and continues to be closely aligned with the work and ambition of the GLA in respect of metropolitan London skills delivery. We look forward to supporting Paul, the GLA and the wider construction sector as best we are able as the Pan-London Skills Hubs roll out.
