Technical Manager; Asbestos

Position: Technical Manager (Asbestos)
Bradley Environmental are seeking a dynamic, professional, and driven individual to join our expanding Technical Management Team as we continue to grow our client base and service offering across the South of England.

Based full-time at our Maidstone office in Kent, you will be at the forefront of overseeing and developing our technical team in the South. Supported by a skilled group of analysts, surveyors, consultants, and laboratory staff, you will play a central role in shaping the team’s growth, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to both new and long-standing clients.

With recent expansion into new geographical areas and the securing of exciting partnerships, this role offers a unique opportunity to manage and guide a growing technical team through its next phase of development.

We are seeking a candidate who combines exemplary leadership and organisational skills with advanced technical expertise, proven client engagement experience, and strong commercial insight.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious manager to make their mark by driving growth and success in the South, while being part of a supportive, respected, and forward-thinking organisation.

If you are seeking a long-term career with a well-established nationwide company, boasting over 34 years of proven success and industry leadership, this is the ideal opportunity to join a respected and trusted organisation.

* Roles and Responsibilities
* The role would be varied and cover all aspects of day-to-day management, including:

* Lead and manage the technical team to support achievement of pre-set office sales targets, maintaining strong commercial awareness of the industry

* Oversee the current operational management of site staff, including analysts, surveyors, and consultants with the ambition to increase this

* Provide direct line management to all site staff, encompassing coaching, training, appraisals, and performance management

* Manage projects, including survey programmes, analytical regimes, and asbestos removal works

* Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and suppliers

* Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Team to develop strategies for securing new business across the South of England

* Ensure all asbestos-related works comply fully with ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 accreditation standards

* Investigate complaints according to internal procedures, ensuring customers receive exceptional aftercare

* Maintain the ability to perform analytical and surveying tasks on an ad hoc basis

* Train, coach, and audit site staff to achieve authorisation and meet ongoing competency requirements under ISO 17020

* Coordinate with the National Laboratory Manager to ensure optimal laboratory efficiency

* Person Specification
* The successful candidate will have the following:

* A combination of BOHS Proficiency Qualifications such as the P402, P403, P404, P405, W505 or CCP (Asbestos)/Certificate of Competence in Asbestos

* Significant experience of undertaking asbestos-related site works, including analytical and/or survey works, for a period of at least 5 years

* Effective leadership skills, as well as the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times to motivate and drive the Technical Team forwards

* A strong managerial background including excellent people management skills

* Excellent communication, client liaison and report writing skills with a keen focus on attention to detail

* Have a strong work ethic and have the ability to work alone or as part of a team

* Have an excellent understanding of Health & Safety with respect to asbestos-related works

* A flexible approach to working hours

* Be I.T. literate (experience of working with TEAMS would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided)

* Full driving license

* What We Can Offer You
* * Competitive salary between *£44,220.80 & £49,857.60
* per annum dependent upon skills, industry experience and qualifications (London weighting applies)

* Industry leading overtime policy, including a generous out of hours policy, time and a half in the week and £_25 per hour on a weekend (minimum of 4 hours paid)_

* Work-Life…