Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established asbestos consultancy to appoint an Asbestos Project Manager in Glasgow. This senior appointment offers a second-in-command role, overseeing day-to-day project delivery, supporting technical teams, and helping drive ongoing operational development.

You will lead a varied portfolio across Glasgow and the wider Scotland region, coordinate field teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure consistently high technical and quality

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the asbestos industry.
• Experience in project management, operations, or senior supervision.
• Strong technical understanding of asbestos surveying and analytical services.
• BOHS qualifications such as P402, P403 and P404 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos surveying and analytical projects from instruction to completion.
• Act as second-in-command, supporting senior management with day-to-day running of the business.
• Coordinate and support Asbestos Surveyors, Analysts, and technical staff.
• Plan workloads, resources, site attendance, and project schedules.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field-based teams.
• Review reports and project documentation to maintain standards.
• Manage project performance, resources, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Support quotations, tenders, and business development activities where required.
• Help develop junior and experienced members of the technical team.
• Ensure projects comply with current asbestos legislation and HSG guidance.

Skills

Asbestos industry knowledge

Project management experience

Leadership

Client relationship management

Multi-project management

Commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

BOHS P402/403/404 desirable

Education

BOHS P402/403/404

Job description

Job Title: Asbestos Project Manager

Location: Glasgow

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established asbestos consultancy in their search for an experienced Asbestos Project Manager to join their team in Glasgow.

This is a senior appointment within the business and an excellent opportunity for an experienced asbestos professional looking to step into a second-in-command type of position, working closely with senior management to oversee the day-to-day delivery of projects, support technical teams, and help drive the continued development of the operation.

The successful Asbestos Project Manager will have significant responsibility and autonomy, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to progress beyond traditional project management and establish themselves as a key member of the leadership team.

THE ROLE

As an Asbestos Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of asbestos projects across Glasgow and the wider Scotland region.

Alongside managing projects, you'll act as a senior point of contact within the business, supporting management with operational decisions, overseeing field-based teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring consistently high technical standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing asbestos surveying and analytical projects from initial instruction through to completion

• Acting as a key second-in-command within the operation, supporting senior management with the day-to-day running of the business

• Coordinating and supporting Asbestos Surveyors, Analysts, and other technical staff

• Planning workloads, resources, site attendance, and project schedules

• Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients

• Developing and maintaining strong long-term client relationships

• Providing technical guidance and support to field-based teams

• Reviewing reports and project documentation to maintain technical and quality standards

• Managing project performance, resources, deadlines, and client expectations

• Supporting quotations, tenders, and business development activities where required

• Helping develop junior and experienced members of the technical team

• Ensuring projects comply with current asbestos legislation, HSG264, HSG248, HSE guidance, and relevant UKAS procedures

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Significant experience within the asbestos industry

• Previous experience within project management, operations, technical management, or a senior supervisory position

• Strong technical understanding of asbestos surveying and analytical services

• Relevant BOHS qualifications such as P402, P403 and P404 are highly desirable

• Previous experience managing or coordinating asbestos professionals

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities

• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project performance

• Full UK driving licence

• Ambition to take on significant responsibility within a growing business

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary

• Senior, second-in-command position within the business

• Significant responsibility and autonomy

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Company pension scheme

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to influence the development and performance of the operation

• Excellent long-term progression into more senior management

• Permanent position within an established asbestos consultancy