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WSP USA Asbestos, Associate in London, United Kingdom
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As a result of significant growth and increasing opportunities we are currently looking to strengthen our leadership team in our Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Risk Management Team. This is a critical role, reporting to the sub-team director, and will be heavily operations and commercial focused. Our Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Risk Management team, of approximately 25 people, is one of five specialist sub-teams which make up our UK leading Health and Safety Consultancy team of approximately 100 people.
YOUR TEAM
Our asbestos and hazardous materials consultancy team are based throughout the UK and provide advice to some of the largest property and infrastructure owners in the country. We undertake significant work in the commercial property, rail and aviation sectors, and work alongside our colleagues from other disciplines on some the most exciting development projects that are shaping the environment we live and work in.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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Lead the day-to-day operations of our Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Risk Management Team
Drive improvements in the delivery of service with a focus on efficiencies and technical development
Support the regional managers in the development of their teams/regions
Contribute and help shape the strategic direction of the Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Risk Management Team
Assisting our technical and quality team in managing our processes to deliver works in accordance with our UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020 and 17025 for asbestos inspection and testing.
Deliver and lead individual complex site and office-based projects in the most efficient manner to the benefit of the client and WSP, including effective consultancy, exceptional client care and reporting to pre-agreed deadlines. Typically, projects will include providing technical advice on asbestos compliance and legislation, portfolio level risk reviews, training, managing asbestos surveys, air monitoring and removal verification.
Identifying and communicating potential new business opportunities from both external and existing clients. Producing accurate proposals for asbestos consultancy works.
Support strategic bids and opportunities
Deputise for the sub-team director in times of absence/need
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
The role will be varied, challenging and require excellent operational management and organisational skills. Experience of working in the asbestos industry and managing teams is essential. The role will involve working with our internal teams, clients, internal shared services and senior directors across the business, therefore good effective communication skills, at all levels will be essential. A knowledge of the asbestos market, commercial drivers, pricing, and services aligned to asbestos (such as legionella, industrial hygiene, traditional H&S) would be advantageous.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management in asbestos consultancy
Experience of managing, motivating and leading multi-regional technical teams
Previous experience of complex asbestos project management and related activities undertaken with other UKAS accredited organisations.
BOHS P402-405 Proficiency Modules (or RSPH equivalent) or the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos
Excellent knowledge of the current Control of Asbestos Regulations, ACoP and associated guidance