Asbestos Technical Manager

Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced pension

Wellbeing support

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Hybrid working

Company bonus scheme

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Manager for an asbestos consultancy in Bristol. The role combines leadership on quality, technical compliance and accreditation maintenance with close collaboration across directors and teams to sustain high technical standards.

The position targets a senior professional with a strong asbestos background who has progressed into technical management, UKAS auditing and quality compliance, including ISO standards expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong background in asbestos consultancy and technical management.
• Experience in quality/compliance management in UKAS-accredited organisations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience with technical auditing and external assessments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain systems and standards supporting UKAS accreditation.
• Manage internal technical audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Support external UKAS assessments and accreditation activity.
• Monitor technical performance and identify improvements.
• Manage non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.
• Maintain technical procedures, policies and quality documentation.
• Ensure regulatory and industry changes are reflected in practices.
• Provide technical guidance and staff development.
• Work with senior management to improve quality, safety, environmental and technical standards.

Skills

Asbestos consultancy

Technical auditing

Quality compliance

ISO standards knowledge

UK driving licence

Education

CoCA/CCP or comparable qualification

Tools

Integrated Management Systems

Job description

Technical Manager - Asbestos Consultancy

Negotiable Salary + Benefits

Bristol | Hybrid

Golden Fox Recruitment are partnered with a well-established UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead on quality and technical compliance across the business.

This is a senior appointment with genuine influence. Working closely with the Directors and wider teams, you'll help ensure technical standards remain high, accreditation requirements are met and the company's quality systems continue to develop alongside the business.

The role would suit someone with a strong asbestos background who has progressed into technical management, UKAS, auditing and quality compliance.

The Role

• Maintaining the systems and standards supporting UKAS accreditation
• Managing internal technical audits, inspections and compliance reviews
• Supporting external UKAS assessments and accreditation activity
• Monitoring technical performance and identifying areas for improvement
• Managing non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are completed
• Maintaining technical procedures, policies and quality documentation
• Ensuring regulatory and industry changes are reflected in working practices
• Providing technical guidance and supporting staff competency and development
• Working with senior management to continually improve quality, safety, environmental and technical standards

About You

• Strong experience within asbestos consultancy
• Previous responsibility for technical, quality or compliance management
• Experience working within a UKAS-accredited organisation
• Good knowledge of Integrated Management Systems
• Experience with technical auditing and external assessments
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation and industry guidance
• Relevant asbestos and/or auditing qualifications
• A full UK driving licence

CoCA, CCP or a comparable higher level qualification would be ideal, but isn't essential for someone with the right technical and compliance experience.

Package

Salary from £60,000 +, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, holiday buy/sell scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, wellbeing support, life insurance, company vehicle, hybrid working and company bonus scheme.