Environmental Health Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER (INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing companywide senior-level environmental project management, technical expertise, and final (QA/QC) review on projects related to hazardous building material inspections (asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality). This position also requires identifying and developing business opportunities related to the Building Sciences services, scoping projects, and developing staff. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Building Sciences Principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines
• Provide technical expertise on projects
• Support Program Development, Business Development, office staff in scoping and budgeting projects, preparing proposals, and providing technical expertise
• Manage projects and provide final review of all project submittals and correspondence
• Identify work opportunities with existing and potential clients
• Administer project financial performance, budgeting, and the need for change orders on a project
• Select subcontractors, direct issuance of purchase orders, and approve subcontractor invoices
• Direct preparation of approving project invoices, maintaining project files, and conducting project performance reviews
• Evaluate needs of a project and effectively delegate various tasks and responsibilities
• Train and mentor technical staff
• Act as a liaison between the client and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Interpret existing regulations and guidance and coordinate with staff in developing strategies to ensure compliance
• Prepare project descriptions, participate in technical presentations and publishable opportunities, and update AME resume

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Environmental and Health & Safety regulations, regulatory compliance and guidance, mold, asbestos, and lead
• Recognize hazards inherent to environmental work and safety measures

• Understand and apply environmental regulations and guidance
• Organize and administer multiple projects with various clients
• Ability to creatively scope and bid projects
• Understand complex technical, environmental data, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a strong working relationship with clients

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: B.S. in environmental science, industrial hygiene, environmental health science, or chemistry.

Recommended Experience: 7+ years of experience in environmental industrial hygiene consulting, including 2 years of management, consulting, and business development. Minimum 5 years of field experience sampling hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, mold).

Certifications: Current professional licensure (Asbestos, Lead) and OSHA Hazwoper 40-Hour Certification and/or General Industry 10 or 30 Hour Certifications are a plus

Skills: Strong verbal/written communication skills

Additional requirements: Must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, have an acceptable driving record, and receive a medical clearance from a baseline physical

This classification requires travel to various client locations. Travel typically involves day trips within the state or neighboring states, resulting in longer workdays; and may include extended and/or further travel, resulting in multiple days and overnights. Long distance drives and air travel may be required.

*Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

JOB CONTEXT

60 - 75% office (controlled environment), 25 - 40% client/site travel (environmental job hazards)

August Mack Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.