Asbestos Site Manager

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Profit-related bonus

Enhanced pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Asbestos Site Manager to oversee large-scale removal projects across Leeds and the Northern region. You will ensure works comply with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSG247 and current health and safety legislation, while leading site supervisors and subcontractors.

The role offers a competitive £45,000–£50,000 salary, a company car or car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, pension and profit-related

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or managing licensed asbestos removal projects.
• Strong understanding of asbestos removal procedures and UK legislation.
• Knowledge of HSG247 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• UKATA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor training.
• Valid Regulation 22 medical certificate and face-fit certification.

Responsibilities

• Managing asbestos removal projects from pre-commencement through to completion.
• Overseeing multiple sites and coordinating project delivery across the Northern region.
• Ensuring all works comply with current UK asbestos regulations and safety standards.
• Leading site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors and monitoring budget
• Producing accurate project documentation and progress reports

Skills

Proven experience supervising licensed

Asbestos removal procedures

UK health and safety legislation

Leadership and planning

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Hazardous Waste Management

NVQ Level 3 in Supervision

Tools

CSCS card

Microsoft Office

Job description

Asbestos Site Manager

Location: Yorkshire | Northern Region
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (Depending on Experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Asbestos Site Manager to join a leading national asbestos removal and environmental services contractor operating across Yorkshire and the North of England.

This position is ideal for an experienced asbestos removal professional looking to progress within an established organisation offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and long-term career development.

The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of large-scale asbestos removal projects across Leeds, Warrington, Hull, Durham and surrounding regions, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with current legislation.

What You’ll Be Joining

You’ll be joining a well-established specialist contractor delivering asbestos removal, demolition, remediation and associated environmental services across the UK.

The business operates across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and public sector projects, offering strong operational support, established procedures and opportunities for progression into senior management.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary (DOE)

• Company car or car allowance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Up to 5 additional days’ holiday based on length of service

• Employee-owned business with potential annual profit-related bonus

• Enhanced company pension contributions

• Annual salary review

• Flexible start and finish times

• Free on-site parking

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Structured training and professional development

• Annual performance reviews and development plans

• Excellent long-term career progression

The Role

• Managing asbestos removal projects from pre-commencement through to completion

• Overseeing multiple sites and coordinating project delivery across the Northern region

• Ensuring all works comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSG247 and relevant health and safety legislation

• Leading and supporting site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors

• Monitoring project budgets, labour, plant and operational expenditure

• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule and within agreed budgets

• Liaising with clients, contractors and internal management teams

• Identifying contract variations and supporting commercial project management

• Conducting regular site inspections and monitoring quality and compliance

• Producing accurate project documentation and progress reports

• Supporting the training and development of site supervisors

• Managing project close-out procedures and resolving operational issues

• Maintaining excellent standards of health, safety and site performance

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience supervising or managing licensed asbestos removal projects

• Strong understanding of asbestos removal procedures and current UK legislation

• Knowledge of HSG247 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

• UKATA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor training

• Valid Regulation 22 medical certificate

• Valid face-fit certification

• First Aid at Work certification

• CSCS card

• NVQ Level 2 in Hazardous Waste Management

• Relevant training in risk assessments, respiratory checks, confined spaces and scaffold towers

• SMSTS qualification or willingness and ability to obtain it within 12 months

• Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills

• Good understanding of project budgets and commercial requirements

• Competent using Microsoft Office applications

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required

Desirable Qualifications:

• SMSTS or SSSTS

• PASMA or IPAF

• IOSH Supervising Safely

• Asbestos Contract Management training

• NVQ Level 3 in Supervision

• Previous experience managing multiple asbestos removal sites

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000

• Company car or car allowance

• Potential annual profit-related bonus

• Opportunity to manage major asbestos removal projects

• Established national contractor with a strong industry reputation

• Excellent holiday entitlement and pension benefits

• Structured training and development

• Clear progression into senior operational and project management positions

• Long-term stability within an employee-owned organisation