Asbestos Operations Manager

Future Select Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asbestos consultancy in Dartford is seeking an Asbestos Operations Manager to manage contract delivery and oversee staff operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Asbestos industry, relevant qualifications, and strong communication skills. The role includes ensuring compliance, managing client accounts, and supporting staff with training. A competitive salary of £40k - £55k is offered, alongside training and benefits.

Benefits

Training and benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Successful track record as an Asbestos Operations Manager.
• Experience within a UKAS accredited company.
• Must hold industry-relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contracts are delivered successfully within agreed scopes.
• Allocate work to site staff and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct auditing and competency checks.

Skills

Technical knowledge of HSG 264 and HSG 248

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Education

Industry-relevant qualifications (BOHS P401, P402, etc.)

Job description

Job Title: Asbestos Operations Manager

Location: Dartford, Kent

Salary/Benefits: £40k - £55k + Training & Benefits

Overview

Our client is a UKAS accredited Asbestos consultancy with a stronghold in the South East region. They are seeking a switched‑on and highly technical Asbestos Operations Manager who will integrate seamlessly into their outfit. The role involves managing the successful delivery of contracts, overseeing teams of site and office staff, and providing tailored support to clients on a daily basis. Applicants must have existing experience of working within the Asbestos industry, in a management position, and be able to hit the ground running. The client offers fantastic salaries and benefit packages for the successful candidate.

Experience / Qualifications

• Successful track record working as an Asbestos Operations Manager
• Experience within a UKAS accredited company
• Must hold industry‑relevant qualifications, e.g. BOHS P401, P402, P403, P404, P405, or RSPH equivalents
• Excellent technical knowledge, including HSG 264 and HSG 248 guidelines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage own workload
• Experience of providing technical advice to clients
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• We are also interested in candidates with P401/P402/P403/P404/P405 or S301 CCP

The Role

• Work within a busy UKAS accredited Asbestos Consultancy, ensuring contracts are delivered successfully within agreed scopes
• Allocate work to site staff and ensure deadlines are adhered to
• Conduct auditing and competency checks to ensure compliance and high service standards
• Oversee a team of office staff
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, answering technical and logistical queries
• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring high levels of service are provided
• Make recommendations to improve internal processes
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff members
• Provide training and support to office and site staff
• Upsell services to clients
• Meet with clients on site to scope future projects

Additional Information

Applicants will ideally be based in or around Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, Snodland, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Sidcup, Erith, Bromley, Croydon, Caterham, Oxted, Redhill, Mitcham, Sutton, Epsom, Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Hounslow, Staines‑upon‑Thames, Woking, Guildford, Slough, Windsor, London, Harrow, Wembley, Romford, Grays, Tilbury, Hornchurch, Rainham, Ilford, Basildon, Enfield, Billericay, and surrounding areas.

Future Select is the leading supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry, with over 25 years of combined experience and dedicated teams handling a wide range of roles from Surveyors and Analysts to Directors.