Asbestos Technical Operations Director

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in the built environment is seeking a Technical Operations Director in Manchester. In this senior role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and leverage your 10+ years of expertise in asbestos and occupational hygiene. This position offers a salary of £70,000 plus excellent company benefits in a collaborative and family-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in asbestos & occupational hygiene.
• Experience managing consultants and senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 40+ person technical workforce and ensure compliance.
• Drive operational success and champion training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Expertise

Commercial Acumen

Education

BOHS/RSPH qualifications

Certificate of Competence in Asbestos

Job description

Job Description

Technical Operations Director

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH after training)

Salary: £70,000 + Company Vehicle + Excellent Company Benefits

Hours: 37.5 per week | Full-time

Celebrating 28 years of growth and major project wins, a leading compliance consultancy in the built environment with over 120 staff across Manchester and Essex is seeking a Technical Operations Director in Manchester with 10+ years' experience in Asbestos and Occupational Hygiene.

This senior role blends technical leadership, operational management, and strategic influence. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Ideally, you've progressed from roles like Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor to Occupational Hygienist, hold BOHS/RSPH qualifications and a Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (CoC Asbestos), and have strong knowledge of environmental compliance.

People leadership is vital, with a focus on staff development, retention, and working alongside HR to build a resilient, engaged workforce.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and make a lasting impact in a growing consultancy, this is your chance to take a significant leadership role. As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), AEC values collaboration, safety, and quality—and treats its people like family.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a 40+ person technical workforce, including 6 direct managers and 2 project managers
• Own all technical and operational aspects in asbestos & occupational hygiene
• Coach and inspire managers to build high-performing, motivated teams
• Drive operational and commercial success with efficiency and integrity
• Champion training, upskilling, and internal growth to retain rising stars
• Ensure excellence in compliance, ISO/UKAS audits, health & safety, and QA systems
• Represent AEC at associations like BOHS, ATAC, and FAAM
• Be the go-to expert for technical queries, client strategy, and major projects

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years in asbestos & occupational hygiene
• BOHS/RSPH qualifications + CoC Asbestos
• Proven experience managing consultants, surveyors, and senior teams
• Commercial acumen + compliance expertise
• Natural leadership with a focus on people, purpose, and progress
• Experience shaping training, audits, performance reviews, and strategic goals
• Hunger to make change, and the drive to make it stick