Asbestos Technical Operations Director

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy is seeking a Technical Operations Director in Manchester. This senior role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring health and safety compliance, and driving operational success within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in asbestos and occupational hygiene, holding relevant qualifications and exhibiting strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in asbestos & occupational hygiene.
• Proven experience managing consultants and senior teams.
• Natural leadership with a focus on people and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 40+ person technical workforce with direct managers.
• Drive operational and commercial success.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and QA systems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Operational Management

Asbestos Expertise

Compliance Expertise

Education

BOHS/RSPH qualifications

Certificate of Competence in Asbestos

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 £70,000 a year - 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. We're 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 as you 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 of 6 direct manager and 2 project managers
Own all things technical and operational 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 - retain our rising stars
Ensure excellence in compliance, ISO/UKAS audits, health & safety, and QA systems
Represent AEC at national associations like BOHS, ATAC, and FAAM
Be the go-to expert for technical queries, client strategy, and major projectsRequired Skills. Experience & Qualifications

10+ years in asbestos & occupational hygiene
BOHS/RSPH qualifications + CoC Asbestos (preferred)
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

Job Info

Job Title:

Asbestos Technical Operations Director

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 28th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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