Asbestos & Building Compliance Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Ebbw Vale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated asbestos and compliance specialist to manage the Authority’s property portfolio. The role covers asbestos management, statutory testing programmes, and related remedial works, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across buildings.

Based in Blaenau Gwent with hybrid working (office on Mon/Tue) and travel to sites across the Authority area, the post holder will lead projects, maintain compliance records, and support health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project management, building maintenance, or compliance-related activities.
• Experience of asbestos management and statutory compliance within a property or construction environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, asbestos regulations, CDM Regulations, and building compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and compliance programmes simultaneously.
• Experience of contractor management and monitoring performance on site.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and maintaining databases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos compliance across the Authority’s buildings, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidance.
• Coordinate asbestos surveys, re-inspections, and remedial works from survey findings.
• Oversee statutory testing programmes including mansafe systems and safety surveys.
• Monitor works from statutory inspections and compliance reports.
• Undertake site inspections and audits ensuring contractor compliance with policies and safety.
• Act as Project Manager for construction and maintenance projects of varying complexity.
• Liaise with contractors, regulators, building users, and senior management on compliance.
• Maintain compliance records and databases using Excel and asset systems.
• Attend meetings and provide professional advice on asbestos and building safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction/Building Surveying/Project Management/Health & Safety

Tools

Excel

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated asbestos and compliance specialist to manage the Authority’s property portfolio. The role covers asbestos management, statutory testing programmes, and related remedial works, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across buildings.

Based in Blaenau Gwent with hybrid working (office on Mon/Tue) and travel to sites across the Authority area, the post holder will lead projects, maintain compliance records, and support health and safety