Senior Contracts Manager / Director
You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of licensed and non‑licensed asbestos removal projects across the UK, managing on‑site operations, commercial aspects, and pre‑construction responsibilities. The position requires a strong understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and industry best practice, and you will lead a team of Contracts Managers and related support staff. Likely based in the South or Midlands, you should be comfortable with UK‑wide travel (other locations will be considered for the right person).
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the Licensed Projects Contracts Team
* Direct the Labour Coordinator and Contracts Assistant support team
* Submit ASB5 notifications
* Provide quotations for work packages
* Prepare plans of work, including risk assessments, in line with company safety procedures
* Plan and resource projects by preparing project programmes
* Resolve project‑level operational and commercial challenges and changes
* Manage competency of the asbestos workforce
* Maintain and manage sites, ensuring subcontractors and suppliers comply with company procedures
* Manage asbestos surveyors and analysts as required for projects
* Ensure health, safety, wellbeing and environmental documents are compliant and up‑to‑date
* Conduct senior manager site inspections, produce audits and reports, resolve non‑conformities, and keep parties informed
* Maintain asbestos and general management training
* Participate in senior manager engagement & safety meetings, taking responsibility for actions
* Engage with relevant industry trade bodies and disseminate information
* Provide regular feedback to the appropriate reporting level
* Escalate and communicate issues at the appropriate reporting level
* Maintain continual professional development
Requirements
* People management experience
* Experience in pricing and managing asbestos works
* Client Account Management Experience
* Asbestos industry experience
* Driving licence
* Motivated and resilient individual
* Possible DBS check, depending on role
* Valid ARCA / ACAD Asbestos Manager qualification
* Level 4 Diploma in licensed contract management (desirable)
Benefits
* Competitive salary starting from £60,000 with rewards and management bonus scheme
* Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40‑hour week)
* Industry‑leading training to support customers' needs
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