Senior Asbestos Project Lead, Glasgow (2nd in Command)

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

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