Compliance Officer (Asbestos)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Compliance Officer (Asbestos) on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Job Purpose:

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Property Management Division is an effective client for asbestos management, providing support for the Asbestos Manager to report and evidence effective asbestos management and manage the day-to-day commissioning of asbestos surveys and provision of reports within required timescales.

The post holder will also ensure that all of our activities comply with relevant legislative requirements and that we have the processes, records, internal controls and development activities to ensure we are compliant with all relevant statutes, asbestos legislation and health and safety requirements.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• To take a key role in providing accurate data and system management, determine programmes of planned/responsive works and make sure asset information is robust and up to date. Deputising for the Asbestos Manager, ensuring that key information is provided to Heads of Service to help inform their decisions. Taking a pro-active role in ensuring that the team meets its overall objectives.
• To receive requests/enquiries on asbestos-related issues and make decisions on what actions is required. If necessary, commission asbestos surveys and reports within required timescales and pro-actively monitor the completion of asbestos surveys carried out by third party contractors or consultants. To then take decisions on what action to take on any asbestos materials identified i.e. remove, encapsulate or manage and take responsibility for ensuring that a compliant regime of re-inspections is in place for any asbestos left in situ.
• To implement the Council’s asbestos policies and systems for removal, survey and risk management. To support the Asbestos Manager on developing this for the wider asset portfolio and responsible for monitoring the compliance of asbestos-related guidance and procedures.
• To work with contractors and the delivery team to ensure that the asbestos management delivers a safe and responsive service for residents, including challenging and auditing contractor management of supply chains.
• To be responsible for the investigation and management of dangerous occurrences and major incidents in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Support the Asbestos Manager with the continued development and integrity of the asbestos register. To specify, monitor and audit asbestos removal programmes.
• The ACO will need to ensure that asbestos compliance activities are in line with any new requirements that result from the introduction of new legislation following the Hackitt Review around Building Safety.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree desirable / equivalent experience and qualifications essential.
• Maintain British Occupational Health Service standards P401, P402 and P405 (Management).
• Find better ways to use knowledge of the building construction process in a public sector housing context.

• Detailed knowledge and working arrangements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

• Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Full understanding and working knowledge of HSG264.
• Ability to work pro-actively to solve problems.
• Ability to develop good working relationships and effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage fire safety programmes of work in conjunction with the Compliance and Design Manager.

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Simon 07495689272

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