Technical Manager in Maidstone

Overview

Bradley Environmental are seeking a dynamic, professional, and driven individual to join our expanding Technical Management Team as we continue to grow our client base and service offering across the South of England. Based full-time at our Maidstone office in Kent, you will be at the forefront of overseeing and developing our technical team in the South. Supported by a skilled group of analysts, surveyors, consultants, and laboratory staff, you will play a central role in shaping the team’s growth, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to both new and long-standing clients. With recent expansion into new geographical areas and the securing of exciting partnerships, this role offers a unique opportunity to manage and guide a growing technical team through its next phase of development.

We are seeking a candidate who combines exemplary leadership and organisational skills with advanced technical expertise, proven client engagement experience, and strong commercial insight. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious manager to make their mark by driving growth and success in the South, while being part of a supportive, respected, and forward-thinking organisation. If you are seeking a long-term career with a well-established nationwide company, boasting over 34 years of proven success and industry leadership, this is the ideal opportunity to join a respected and trusted organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical team to support achievement of pre-set office sales targets, maintaining strong commercial awareness of the industry.
• Oversee the current operational management of site staff, including analysts, surveyors, and consultants with the ambition to increase this.
• Provide direct line management to all site staff, encompassing coaching, training, appraisals, and performance management.
• Manage projects, including survey programmes, analytical regimes, and asbestos removal works.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Team to develop strategies for securing new business across the South of England.
• Ensure all asbestos-related works comply fully with ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 accreditation standards.
• Investigate complaints according to internal procedures, ensuring customers receive exceptional aftercare.
• Maintain the ability to perform analytical and surveying tasks on an ad hoc basis.
• Train, coach, and audit site staff to achieve authorisation and meet ongoing competency requirements under ISO 17020.
• Coordinate with the National Laboratory Manager to ensure optimal laboratory efficiency.

Person Specification

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following:

• A combination of BOHS Proficiency Qualifications such as the P402, P403, P404, P405, W505 or CCP (Asbestos)/Certificate of Competence in Asbestos.
• Significant experience of undertaking asbestos-related site works, including analytical and/or survey works, for a period of at least 5 years.
• Effective leadership skills, as well as the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times to motivate and drive the Technical Team forwards.
• A strong managerial background including excellent people management skills.
• Excellent communication, client liaison and report writing skills with a keen focus on attention to detail.
• Have a strong work ethic and have the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Have an excellent understanding of Health & Safety with respect to asbestos-related works.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Be I.T. literate (experience of working with TEAMS would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided).
• Full driving license.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary between £45,507.20 to £51,607.92 per annum dependent upon skills, industry experience and qualifications (London weighting applies).
• Industry leading overtime policy, including a generous out of hours policy, time and a half in the week and £25 per hour on a weekend (minimum of 4 hours paid).
• Work-Life balance guarantee, including time in lieu flexible working week.
• Paid travel time.
• Company vehicle.
• Company paid healthcare plan.
• A company pension, into which we contribute 3% of qualifying earnings.
• 22 days of annual leave (long service award applies at 3 and 5 years).
• An additional day of annual leave for your birthday, or the closest working day to your birthday.
• Paid, statutory, bank holidays (8).
• Contractual sick pay.
• The successful candidate(s) will also be given the opportunity to undertake further BOHS (or equivalent) qualifications including the W504/ CoCA, and the opportunity to develop their role within the business.

Kick Start Your Career

Bradley Environmental Consultants will pay a joining fee of £4,000.00 to qualified candidates who apply directly to the company, are offered a position and who commence employment for a minimum period of 12 months’ continuous service.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please select the ‘apply’ button below. We will review your application as soon as possible. Please note that any offer of employment would be subject to Bradley Environmental being able to submit an Enhanced DBS check (at the company's expense).