Asbestos Manager / Surveyor

Asbestos Manager / Surveyor Chippenham, Wiltshire £39,870 - £43,856 (+ £750 Car Allowance) per annum – depending on skills Contract type – Fixed Term (6 months) Working hours – Full Time Our client develops a range of new homes – for rent, shared ownership, and sale – while also providing housing management, care and support, and commercial property services. They increase the opportunities for people to thrive by giving them access to great homes and services to match. This supports the creation of strong and vibrant communities. They make a difference to people’s lives – and this is something they want to continue doing, for more people, every day, and they have ambitious plans to simplify and modernise their organisation, to become a simply brilliant landlord. About the role They are currently recruiting an Asbestos Manager on a 6 month contract to be part of a cohesive and supportive team of building safety professionals in an organisation that values all aspects of property safety. You will provide management and supervision to the Asbestos team and the Group to ensure that the requirements relating to asbestos management are effectively delivered. You will carry out the role of asbestos surveyor when required alongside supervisory responsibilities. You must manage asbestos policies, procedures, management plans, action plans, risk assessments and method statements; and review and update these periodically in-line with legislation and good practice guidelines. Within the role you will raise awareness of asbestos related issues across the Group as well as offer advice and act as the key point of contact for all internal and external asbestos related enquiries. About you It is essential that you have a HNC/D in a Building related subject or qualified by experience along with a BOHS P402 and P405 Asbestos certificate. You will have previous experience managing asbestos related projects and teams and have a strong knowledge of property maintenance and building construction. You must have a good track record of managing all aspects of building contracts; supervising contractors and consultants, monitoring performance and delivering projects on-time within budget. Within the role, it is essential that you have the ability to use computerised systems, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to an intermediate level. You will also be required to present complex information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to different levels and groups. A current full driving licence is required as there will be a requirement to travel across several sites. Benefits In support and recognition of their colleagues who will help them deliver their employer strategy, they offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). All individuals who apply to work there are considered on their merits in line with their Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. Our client is a Disability Confident Employer therefore they actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the ‘essential eligibility criteria’ for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout their selection processes please let us know. Closing Date – 9 November 2020 Interview Date - TBC