Technical Manager in Maidstone

At Bradley Environmental Consultants Ltd, we pride ourselves on being Your Trusted Partner and provider of specialist consultancy services, including asbestos management, legionella risk assessments, workplace exposure monitoring, and health and safety training powered by Vadella. With over 35 years of expertise, we have built a reputation for delivering reliable, innovative, and tailored solutions that ensure the safety and compliance of your business and properties.

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. 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.

About the role:

• 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.

What you will bring:

• 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.

Whats in It for You:

• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Clear career progression path as the business and Group continue to grow.
• Competitive salary between £45,507.20 to £51,607.92 per annum dependent upon skill 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.
• 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.
• £4,000 joining fee for qualified candidates.

About Vadella:

Vadella Group is a PE-backed compliance services business operating across the TICC market- fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, HVAC and health and safety consulting. We operate through a portfolio of specialist operating companies, each with their own identity and client base, supported by a Group infrastructure that enables them to grow. We are in a period of significant and deliberate growth, expanding our portfolio through acquisition and scaling our people and operational infrastructure accordingly. It is an exciting time to be joining the Group team.