Deputy Technical Manager

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Technical Manager (Asbestos) to support the Technical Manager in maintaining the highest standards of technical quality, compliance, and operational excellence across a busy asbestos division. This is a senior, influential role suited to an established asbestos professional who enjoys technical leadership, auditing, and mentoring, and who wants to play a key role in maintaining UKAS accreditation and driving continuous improvement. While home based, the role will require regular travel across England.

Location & Salary

• Location: Home based (ideally Midlands and must be willing to travel across England as required)
• Salary: £50,000 per annum + benefits

Contract

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Accreditation & Compliance
  • Support the Technical Manager in maintaining UKAS accreditation for asbestos inspection and testing activities (ISO 17020 and ISO 17025).
  • Ensure all asbestos works comply with current HSE guidance, CAR 2012, and UKAS requirements.
  • Assist with preparation for UKAS assessments, including managing non-conformances and ongoing compliance monitoring.
  • Act as the technical point of contact in the absence of the Technical Manager.
• Site Audits & Quality Assurance
  • The organisation adopts an education-led approach to technical auditing and quality assurance. The postholder will prioritise coaching, mentoring, and corrective guidance to drive continual improvement.
  • Formal escalation, suspension of authorisations, or restriction of activities will only be applied where there is evidence of gross error, repeated non-conformance, or behaviours presenting a clear risk to safety, compliance, or UKAS accreditation.
  • Undertake site and staff-witnessed audits across all asbestos inspection and testing activities.
  • Conduct management, refurbishment, demolition and re-inspection survey audits.
  • Carry out 4-stage clearance audits, 2nd stage reinspections, and resurveys in line with UKAS as required.
  • Complete desktop reviews of reports, certificates, and technical data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
  • Audit findings will be used primarily as a tool for professional development, competence assurance, and consistency, supported by targeted feedback and follow-up.
  • Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Technical Oversight & Support
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and support to asbestos surveyors, analysts, and operational teams.
  • Assist with the development and review of method statements, technical procedures, and guidance notes.
  • Support investigations into technical issues, non-conformances, and client feedback.
• Training & Competence
  • Support the delivery of internal technical training and refresher sessions.
  • Contribute to maintaining staff authorisations and competence records.
  • Support technical induction, mentoring, and development of new starters within the asbestos team.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Prepare detailed audit reports, identify trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Provide technical management information to support internal audits, UKAS assessments, and performance reviews.
  • Drive improvements in technical quality, efficiency, and consistency across asbestos services.

About You

You will be an experienced asbestos professional with strong technical credibility and a collaborative leadership style.

Essential / Preferred Criteria

• Extensive practical experience in asbestos surveying and analytical work, including site-based auditing.
• BOHS or RSPH qualifications including P402, P403, P404 (W504/M504 preferred).
• CoCA desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of UKAS, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Proven experience supporting or leading audits and quality assurance activities.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and influencing skills, with the ability to mentor and guide technical teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Asbestos Technical Manager
• Deputises for: Technical Manager during periods of absence
• Line Management: Head of Property Compliance
• Direct Reports: None (technical authority and mentorship)

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior asbestos professional to step into a high-profile technical leadership role where your expertise will directly influence quality, compliance, and best practice across an established asbestos operation. You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, professional respect, and genuine scope to shape technical standards, processes, and ways of working, while remaining home-based. The role also offers clear progression for the right individual, with the opportunity over time to develop the position, expand influence, and progress into the Technical Manager role as part of succession planning. If you are ready to take the next step in your asbestos career, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

EDP is a leading health, safety, and environmental consultancy founded over 25 years ago with offices throughout the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia. Established in Australia in 2018, the company has grown organically and delivers environmental, contaminated land and occupational hygiene services. We are seeking brilliant individuals to join our team. Joining our company means more than a traditional 9–5. EDP provides a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment, focussing on keeping your personal life in balance. EDP provides a nurturing and dynamic work environment led by engaged senior managers who are invested in your success and will facilitate your career aspirations. We want you to grow with our business.

EDP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.