Asbestos Technical Lead Officer 7293

We build homes for sale or rent across the country; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK seeks an Asbestos Technical Lead Officer to provide leadership and technical support in compliance with asbestos regulations. The role includes line management of an Officer, implementing improvements, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong knowledge of asbestos legislation and possess relevant qualifications. Located in London Stratford, this position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan

28 days Annual Leave

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the asbestos sector and awareness of challenges faced by consultants.
• Ability to work collaborative within a team interacting with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of asbestos legislation and removal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the team and organisation.
• Identify improvements and implement their effectiveness.
• Demonstrate the importance of asbestos compliance.

Skills

Asbestos legislation knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

BOHS Proficiency Modules in Asbestos or equivalent

Job description

Title: AsbestosTechnical Lead Officer

Contract Type: AsbestosTechnical Lead Officer

Salary: 47135 per annum to 52008 per annum dependant on experience plus 1300 Essential Car Allowance*

Grade: 9

Reporting Office: London Stratford

Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office / working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025 at 11pm

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Role Profile – Asbestos Technical Lead

Benefits include:

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and many more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Asbestos and Water Compliance Team at L&Q

This an opportunity to join a new asbestos team that will deliver the full range of asbestos services and work to the highest standards to keep our residents, colleagues and contractors safe.

This role will be taking a lead position in keeping the residents, colleagues and contractors safe and compliant with the asbestos regulations and L&Q's policy. It is a real opportunity to be a key part of a new team and design, implement and influence our asbestos policies and working practices as well as providing technical knowledge and expertise where required. Reporting to the Compliance Manager we are looking for someone who wants to apply their experience to date to a large organisation and make a real difference to keeping people safe.

This role includes the line management and mentorship of one Asbestos Officer.

If this sounds like you we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role

• Provide leadership and technical support to both the team and wider organisation
• Identify improvements and work with a team to implement and monitor their effectiveness
• To take every opportunity to influence the behaviour of others and demonstrate the importance of asbestos compliance whilst remaining collaborative and supportive

What You'll Bring

• Your experience of working in the asbestos sector and understanding the challenges faced by our consultants and remediation contractors
• Your knowledge of the practical application of asbestos legislation survey and removal techniques and asbestos administration
• Holds BOHS Proficiency Modules in Asbestos (or equivalent and / or higher)
• Your communication skills able to work collaboratively within a team interacting with internal and external customers stakeholders at all levels as well as good report writing and presentation skills

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email.

About L&Q

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties home and we are proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is important and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.

At L&Q sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1