Asbestos Contracts Manager

The Erith Group; Greater London, Wakefield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Company car

Laptop provided

Job summary

The Erith Group's asbestos division is expanding in London, the South East, and Wakefield. We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Contracts Manager to coordinate multi-site projects, ensuring safe, compliant delivery from mobilisation to closeout.

You'll lead site teams, manage client relationships, and oversee Plans of Work, risk assessments, and method statements in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Join a supportive, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of asbestos management experience.
• Extensive experience with asbestos legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, literacy and organisational skills.
• Ability to run multiple projects across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos removal contracts from mobilisation to completion.
• Plan and coordinate labour, supervision, plant, equipment and resources across projects.
• Ensure compliance with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
• Review Plans of Work, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor programme, costs, productivity and contract performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and principal contractors.
• Conduct site visits with supervisors to uphold safety and quality.
• Identify and manage operational, contractual and health & safety risks.
• Lead, support and develop site teams with required competence.

Skills

Contract management

Asbestos regulations

Project coordination

HSE compliance

Site leadership

Tools

MS Project

Asta

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Takes about 10 minutes. You can create an account at the end to follow progress.

About the role

At Erith, our specialist asbestos division is continuing to grow, and we are looking for driven Asbestos Contracts Managers to join our teams based in London, the South East, and Wakefield. Working collaboratively with our established management team, you will play a central role in the day-to-day operational delivery of our services, supporting both our internal group divisions and our valued external client base.

You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive team committed to setting the benchmark for safety, compliance, and quality across the UK construction and demolition sectors. In this role, you will help coordinate projects from planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, fostering strong relationships with clients, and upholding our exceptional operational standards.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career with a recognised industry leader. At Erith, we pride ourselves on cultivating a professional, forward-thinking working environment where your contributions are valued, providing an ideal platform to broaden your expertise and thrive within a dynamic, expanding business.

Key responsibilities

Manage asbestos removal contracts from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and successful delivery.

Plan and coordinate labour, supervision, plant, equipment and resources across multiple projects.

Ensure all works comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSE guidance, licence conditions and company procedures.

Review and oversee Plans of Work, risk assessments, method statements and other project documentation.

Monitor programme, costs, productivity, variations and overall contract performance.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.

Carry out regular site visits, working closely with supervisors to maintain high standards of safety, quality and performance.

Identify and manage operational, contractual and health & safety risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead, support and develop site teams, ensuring appropriate competence, training and standards are maintained.

Ensure contracts are effectively closed out, with accurate records, completion documentation and commercial matters resolved.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years experience within an asbestos related management role

Extensive industry experience – inclusive of all asbestos legislation

Good communication, literacy and organisational skills;

Capability to organise and run several projects from sectors within our diverse project portfolio

Fully aware of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation with the ability to assess then produce Risk Assessment, Method Statements and

Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans

Management experience with behavioural awareness

Must be IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to operate programming software such as MS Project and Asta is an advantage but not essential

• Virtual GP
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Laptop and mobile provided

Ready to apply?

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