Celebrating 28 years of growth and major project wins, AEC is a leading compliance consultancy in the built environment with over 120 staff across Manchester and Essex. We’re seeking a Technical Operations Director in Manchester with 10+ years’ experience in Asbestos and Occupational Hygiene. This senior role blends technical leadership, operational management, and strategic influence as you lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
Ideally, you’ve progressed from roles like Asbestos Analyst or Occupational Hygienist, hold BOHS/RSPH qualifications and a Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (CoC Asbestos), and have strong knowledge of environmental compliance. People leadership is vital, with a focus on staff development, retention, and working alongside HR to build a resilient, engaged workforce.
If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and make a lasting impact in a growing consultancy, this is your chance to take a significant leadership role. As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), AEC values collaboration, safety, and quality — and treats its people like family.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead a 40+ person technical workforce of 6 direct managers and 2 project managers
* Own all things technical and operational in asbestos & occupational hygiene
* Coach and inspire managers to build high-performing, motivated teams
* Drive operational and commercial success — with efficiency and integrity
* Champion training, upskilling, and internal growth – retain our rising stars
* Ensure excellence in compliance, ISO/UKAS audits, health & safety, and QA systems
* Represent AEC at national associations like BOHS, ATAC, and FAAM
* Be the go-to expert for technical queries, client strategy, and major projects
Required Skills. Experience & Qualifications
* 10+ years in asbestos & occupational hygiene
* Proven experience managing consultants, surveyors, and senior teams
* Commercial acumen + compliance expertise
* Natural leadership with a focus on people, purpose, and progress
* Experience shaping training, audits, performance reviews, and strategic goals
* Hunger to make change, and the drive to make it stick
Why Join AEC
We offer a competitive salary, company vehicle, 28 days’ leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, and more — including hybrid working and strong career development. This is your chance to lead strategy, grow a high-performing team, and make a real impact in an empowered, director-led environment, with opportunities to raise your profile across BOHS, ATAC, FAAM and beyond.
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