Asbestos Compliance Manager

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newport is seeking an Asbestos Compliance Manager to oversee the statutory compliance program. This permanent full-time role involves managing a team and ensuring compliance with regulations, focusing on asbestos management and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will have a relevant asbestos qualification and experience in the public sector, along with strong organizational and management skills.

Qualifications

• Broad range of statutory compliance and managerial experience.
• Relevant professional asbestos qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Compliance Officers and Coordinators.
• Track and report activity against key performance indicators.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for compliance.

Skills

Statutory compliance knowledge

Team management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Asbestos management

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Organizational skills

Education

P405: Management of Asbestos in Buildings

Job description

Newport, Gwent, South Wales NP10

A GBP 40.476 per annum

Permanent full-time role

Working Monday to Friday 37hrs per week

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working exclusively with a client based in Newport who are looking for an experienced Asbestos Compliance Manager who can take overall strategic control of the statutory compliance program (including budgeting, scheduling, and contract management).

The Role

You will be managing a team of 4 Compliance Officers and Compliance Coordinators who will work across other statutory compliance disciplines, such as fire doors, fire risk, mechanical, and electrical. You will also play a key part in delivering the management and mitigation of risk. This is a diverse position with a range of responsibilities, involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations in relation to commercial buildings and the property estate.

Duties

• Reporting and budget management: Track and report activity and outcomes against key performance indicators, ensuring all stakeholders are updated with progress and assured of value for money. Manage budgets and spend related to remedial repairs, contribute to budget forecasting, and track program compliance across all compliance activities.
• Customer service: Manage inquiries from stakeholders sensitively, communicate clearly to address challenges or concerns, and maintain high standards of service. Ensure learning from outcomes is embedded into the organization and make necessary changes to service processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, partners, contractors, and clients to facilitate delivery of the statutory compliance program, access sites for compliance inspections, and resolve issues. Work closely with building managers, property owners, and other stakeholders to communicate inspection results and recommendations.
• Asbestos: Manage and coordinate the asbestos reinspection and survey contract using approved contractors. Act as the single point of contact for refurbishment and demolition surveys, providing guidance and consultation on various projects.
• Contracts: Develop, implement, and lead new contracts, including contributing to writing general specifications, advertising, and evaluating tenders.
• Audits: Lead, plan, and manage both internal and external regulatory audits (e.g., HSE Investigations, NICEIC, BM Trada).
• Team management: Lead the compliance team to deliver the statutory compliance program, ensuring compliance with statutory and non-statutory duties, regulations, and standards. Establish a customer-focused culture and drive service improvements based on stakeholder needs.
• Continuing professional development: Undertake training and CPD to stay updated with legislative and best practice developments.
• Travel: Travel to sites as required for inspections and meetings with contractors, clients, or partners.

Skills And Knowledge Required

A successful candidate will bring a broad range of statutory compliance and managerial experience, ideally from the commercial or public sector property industry.

• Hold a relevant professional asbestos qualification (P405: Management of Asbestos in Buildings).
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance regulations in the public sector and related legislation.
• Good understanding of relevant building and Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing risks related to statutory compliance and property asset safety, with emphasis on asbestos.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.