Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Job Description

Job Title:

Asbestos Project Manager

Location:

Glasgow

As an Asbestos Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of asbestos projects across Glasgow and the wider Scotland region. Alongside managing projects, you'll act as a senior point of contact within the business, supporting management with operational decisions, overseeing field-based teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring consistently high technical standards.

• Managing asbestos surveying and analytical projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Acting as a key second-in-command within the operation, supporting senior management with the day-to-day running of the business
• Coordinating and supporting Asbestos Surveyors, Analysts, and other technical staff
• Planning workloads, resources, site attendance, and project schedules
• Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients
• Developing and maintaining strong long-term client relationships
• Providing technical guidance and support to field-based teams
• Reviewing reports and project documentation to maintain technical and quality standards
• Managing project performance, resources, deadlines, and client expectations
• Supporting quotations, tenders, and business development activities where required
• Helping develop junior and experienced members of the technical team
• Ensuring projects comply with current asbestos legislation, HSG
  264, HSG
  248, HSE guidance, and relevant UKAS procedures

• Significant experience within the asbestos industry
• Previous experience within project management, operations, technical management, or a senior supervisory position
• Strong technical understanding of asbestos surveying and analytical services
• Relevant BOHS qualifications such as P402, P403 and P404 are highly desirable
• Previous experience managing or coordinating asbestos professionals
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project performance
• Full UK driving licence
• Ambition to take on significant responsibility within a growing business

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• Senior, second-in-command position within the business
• Significant responsibility and autonomy
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to influence the development and performance of the operation
• Excellent long-term progression into more senior management
• Permanent position within an established asbestos consultancy