Our client one of the UK's leading providers of health and safety advice and support. The nationwide team of health and safety specialists provides a one-stop solution for a broad range of organisations in the property management, retail, construction and corporate markets.

Based from their Northamptonshire office the Technical Manager - Asbestos will establish, operate and develop the technical elements of the company's asbestos consultancy business.
Responsibilities include:
" To ensure continued accreditation and compliance with UKAS, RICE, AIMS and other schemes within legal parameters and best practice.
" Manage the Technical, Lab, QC and associated functions.
" Carry out and ensure that all technical checking is completed to business requirements.
" Support the business in operational developments to improved customer service and continuously improve systems and procedures.
" Preparation of technical updates for internal staff as required.
" Train and develop staff.
" To innovate new methodologies to maximise efficiencies.
" Liaise with staff and clients to ensure queries are logged and resolved as necessary.

Candidates will possess:

" A comprehensive understanding of current and pending UK asbestos legislation and best practice.
" Applicants must have some asbestos management experience.
" Full knowledge of QA systems combined with operational aspects of an asbestos consultancy.
" In-depth knowledge of UKAS, RICE and Aims schemes.
" Experience of direct liaison with UKAS.
" An ability to devise and set up robust technical systems and monitoring processes in consultancy environment.
" Experience and authority to guide the professional and technical teams in this consultancy area.
" Ability to work seamlessly with the operations team.
" Ability to work under pressure.
" P402
" S301 Written & Oral
" Commercial awareness

This opportunity will suit a high calibre individual who has technical expertise in the area of asbestos. With an ability to work on their own initive, while also being a team player relevant candidates will want to take ownership for developing the technical elements of the company's asbestos consultancy business.

The role requires a motivated and driven individual who will want to make 'their mark' in this area, this is an excellent opportunity to further strengthen technical skills and knowledge and contribute to the overall success of our client.

A flexible attitude, enthusiasm, and passion are all essential for this role. A highly competive salaty/package is availble for the right candidate.

Future Select specialize in recruitment in the asbestos industry, and have placed applicants from Asbestos Surveyors, Analysts, Junior to Senior Consultants through to Project/Operations/Technical/Regional/Training Managers through to Director level. We mainly deal with medium to large UKAS accredited Asbestos Consultancies, and the larger Removal Contractors. We also work with large multi disciplinary Environmental organisations throughout the UK.

If you currently have your P401, P402, P403, P404, P405,S301 or CCP we would be very interested in speaking to you regarding current vacancies in your area