Asbestos Technical Operations Director

Technical Operations Director Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH after training) Salary: 70,000 + Company Vehicle + Excellent Company Benefits Hours: 37.5 per week Full-time 70,000 a year - Full-timeCelebrating 28 years of growth and major project wins, 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 and Safety compliance. Ideally, you''ve progressed from roles like Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor to 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 DoingLead a 40+ person technical workforce of 6 direct manager and 2 project managersOwn all things technical and operational in asbestos ..... full job details .....