Asbestos Health and Safety Manager

Pertemps Harrow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager to support the London Borough of Harrow. This role involves providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance for the council's housing stock regarding asbestos management. Key responsibilities include advising teams and developing the Asbestos Management Plan. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office. A competitive hourly rate of £27.56 is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in asbestos management, preferably in a council or housing environment.
• Strong understanding of Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the competent person for the council's housing portfolio.
• Provide technical advice on asbestos matters.
• Develop and enforce the Council's Asbestos Management Plan.

Job description

Job Description

Position: Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager

Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow

Contract: Temporary - Initial 6 months with potential extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid; Typically, 2-3 days in the office

Pay: £27.56 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

About the Role: Pertemps Recruitment, partnering with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking an experienced Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager to join the Housing team. The role of Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager will provide technical leadership on asbestos management and ensure compliance across the council's housing stock.

Key Responsibilities for the Asbestos and Health and Safety Manager:

• Act as the competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for the council's housing portfolio.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal LBH teams on all asbestos matters.
• Develop, maintain and implement the Council's Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) and Asbestos Policy in line with CAR 2012 and HSE guidance (e.g., HSG264, HSG248).
• Lead asbestos-related elements of compliance action plans and change programmes.
• Ensure the Council meets statutory and regulatory requirements for asbestos management.