Senior Asbestos Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Asbestos Manager to lead a skilled team and manage operations nationwide. The role involves strategic direction, technical expertise in asbestos management, and client relationship maintenance. With a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, the position includes a performance-linked bonus and support for continuous professional development. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and significant industry experience, along with excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked annual bonus

Car allowance

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in asbestos surveying, consultancy, or project management.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards including HSG264 and CAR 2012.
• Professional and approachable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring for the asbestos team.
• Act as the technical authority for asbestos-related queries.
• Plan and coordinate national workloads for efficient delivery.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients to maintain and develop relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Knowledge of Industry Standards

Client Relationship Management

Education

Minimum BOHS P402 or RSPH equivalent

P405

Job description

Senior Asbestos Manager

Job: Senior Asbestos Manager

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional, career-defining opportunity for a highly competent and proactive Senior Asbestos Manager to take the reins of a successful Asbestos Management department within a highly-regarded, East Midlands based National Health and Safety Consultancy.
We are seeking a true leader to step into a pivotal role as the Head of Asbestos. You will lead a small team of surveyors, driving the operational and technical excellence of the department nationwide, with direct reporting to the Managing Director.

Exceptional Earning Potential

A highly competitive salary ranging from £45,000 - £55,000 pa, supported by a significant performance linked annual bonus scheme and a £4,800 pa car allowance. This overall package is designed to attract the very best talent.

Performance-Linked Bonus

A compelling bonus structure with a yearly performance directly linked to your departmental success, a direct reward for your leadership and growth initiatives.

Invest in Your Future

Full encouragement and support for Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Furthermore, there is a chance to develop expertise in either CDM Consultancy or Fire Risk Management, expanding your professional scope beyond asbestos.

Make Your Mark

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the Asbestos department, allowing you to grow the department and implement your own vision within a successful, established company.

The Role

You will serve as the primary technical lead and operational manager for projects across diverse sectors including Property, Retail, Education, Industrial, Rail, Health Care, and Residential, among others. The department has a large mainly commercial portfolio.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership & Management: Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentoring for the asbestos team (Surveyors/Trainee Surveyors and Administrator).
• Technical Authority: Acting as the go-to expert for asbestos-related queries, interpreting survey data, and providing clear recommendations to clients.
• Operational Excellence: Planning and coordinating the daily and weekly national workloads, overseeing project setup, and ensuring efficient delivery.
• Quality Assurance: QA checking all technical documentation (reports, registers, drawings) prior to issue and carrying out regular audits/site assessments of surveyors.
• Client Relationship Management: Liaising directly with clients to provide updates, maintain, and develop ongoing relationships.

About You:

Qualifications: Minimum of BOHS P402 or RSPH equivalent, and P405. (Additional competencies such as CoC, M504 etc are desirable).

Experience: Demonstrable, significant experience in asbestos surveying, consultancy, or project management.

Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of industry standards including HSG264, CAR 2012, and asbestos management best practice.

Leadership Skills: A professional and approachable leadership style, comfortable planning teams, schedules, and work programmes.

Personal Attributes: Highly organised, with methodical and thorough attention to detail. Must hold a Full UK driving licence and be willing to travel as required.

Equality and Diversity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Legal

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