Operations Manager - Asbestos Surveying & Management

Location: On site / Northampton, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Surveying
Salary: Competitive salary

Operations Manager (Asbestos) - Initial 6 Month FTC

• Ensure detailed accounting of all labour, materials and equipment utilised on every project, to deliver every project safely, to the highest quality, on time and in line with or better than budgeted profit margins.
• Ensure through good communication the timely completion of correct, detailed, and quality RAMS, risk assessment documentation and kit required to facilitate the undertaking of all asbestos management projects.
• Personal growth where required in all areas for full competency and certification in all areas of the job role as outlined within this job description.
• Find the opportunity in every aspect of service delivery to increase sales and support the success of the company.
• Project Management of all Asbestos Management projects, ensuring they are delivered in a timely, quality and profitable nature at all times.
• To always act and perform every duty in keeping with the company’s core values:
• Do the right thing.
• Above & beyond (The WOW factor)
• Consistently reliable

• Learn the general management administration tasks and assist where needed with Air Monitoring, Equipment Hire, Training Requirements, Quotations & Contracting Up, Follow Ups, Appointment Booking, KPI Data, Project Coordination, Receipting, Scheduling & Completion of jobs, External Training & Contract Management.

• Undertake the day-to-day operations of asbestos management projects including management of the company’s internal works board, ensuring positive commercial outcome, efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Allocate and manage resources, including personnel, equipment and materials, to ensure effective execution of multiple asbestos management projects simultaneously.
• Provide assistance, guidance and complete all necessary tasks associated with the line management of all direct reports promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, fostering positive partnerships and promoting the company's reputation.
• Work collaboratively across all teams. Including operations, sales, and administration. Provide training and mentoring to grow the teams commercial and operational awareness.
• Prepare and complete RAMS, site induction links and any other site-specific documentation as required.
• Ensure site team have appropriate equipment and materials to complete all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and guidelines related to asbestos management, including environmental and occupational health and safety standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and adhere to high-quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the asbestos management team, identifying areas for optimisation, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices.
• Ensure labour is adequate, correctly trained, face fitted, medically certified and competent to undertake the works.
• Ensure that all labour is onsite, on time and have the correct paperwork, equipment, materials, and information to effectively carry out the project.
• Effectively help Operations Admin in requesting & booking of hire equipment, accommodation, air monitoring, parking & tolls whilst providing relevant guidance and information.
• Carry out multiple daily communications through telephone calls and Whats App to ensure site personnel are on site at the correct times and have everything they need to complete their projects, ensuring the Surveying Projects Board is kept up to date at all times.
• Monitor project progress to ensure all projects are on track at all times. Where projects are not on track communicate with the admin team to ensure air monitoring, clients and hire equipment is effectively managed as required.
• Be available at all times during any live projects to handle calls from site teams with questions and challenges. Provide leadership and solutions where required. This includes out of hours availability.
• Undertake review meetings with all direct reports. Set relevant KPIs. Monitor KPIs and police all staff to ensure they are performing appropriately.
• Monitor project progress, review financial performance, and implement…