Head of Operations - Licensed Asbestos Removal

£70k OTE - Basic salary plus performance related pay, 5.6 weeks holiday, company vehicle, expenses, overnight allowance, and pension.

Kusten Vorland is a dynamic licensed asbestos removal contractor with our Head Office in Cardiff, a five-minute walk from the train station. We are a controlled niche of 25 experts providing asbestos management and removal solutions throughout the UK. Our regional offices are Swansea, Newport, Bristol and Wiltshire, we work in London but haven't established a base there yet.  We are progressive and look for limit-less talent to add to the creativity and experience of our established team.

We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Head of Operations. We expect a fully rounded individual, so if you have dabbled in leading a department as part of a bigger team- this is not for you.  You see, whilst managing the licensed asbestos removal department you must be able to handle account management and budgeting effortlessly. Not only can you write a winning proposal, you can also deliver a successful contract. Authoritarian enough to run a tight ship, but charismatic in leadership and approach. You must be commercially minded, offer consultant level technical advice and manage a team who will rely on your expertise for direction. You will be capable of controlling output so the company is compliant and staff are safe. As a senior team member, you will work closely with our Director, Katie Parsons-Young and combined you'll have the power to strengthen business operations post Covid-19 uncertainty. Obviously, there are some prerequisites:

Desirable qualifications:

• Leadership qualification.

• Project management qualification.

• Senior site management safety training. 

• Degree level or equivalent experience in a construction related discipline.

Essential experience:

• Experienced manager at a senior level within the asbestos industry.

• Significant technical ability within the asbestos industry, able to engage with HSE, authorities and key personnel when required.

• Capable of collating information and justifying our technical methods using personal monitoring, experience of techniques, auditing, and project evaluation.

• Experience of operating in commercial environment.

• Experience of business development and marketing in the context of a self-financing organisation, including making submissions to win projects and contracts.

• Experienced and accountable in Health and safety for the business and its stakeholders.

• A thorough understanding of construction procurement. Supported by an appreciation of licensed industries and or the construction industry.

• Lead, motivate and manage the team and associated external organisations in a diverse and complex environment to foster good working relations and practises, developing strategies and proposing policies to meet the desired outcomes and objectives of the existing contracts.

• A high level of ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to present technical information.

• Commercial judgement supported by business skills in marketing and financial control.

• Ability to bring about significant new business, ability to direct the team.

• Experience of method statements, plans of work, and technical paperwork for delivering licensed asbestos removal.

• Analytical approach to problem solving.

• Ability to work flexibly and outside normal office hours when required with a willingness to travel nationwide with occasional overnight stop-over as necessary.

Job role:

• The most senior person within the asbestos removal department.

• You are responsible and accountable for Health and safety of the department.

• You will be responsible and accountable for the team, the clients, the work, the license and our business performance.

• You will prepares budgets, manage suppliers, deliver and plan all operational activity for the company.

• You will provide technical advice and guidance to others.

• A dynamic leader, you will manage and motivate the team to perform at their best.

• Develop plans to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• You will manage and monitor performance, audit and improve existing systems and policies.

• Ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner.

• With the HR representative you will be responsible for the contracts and monitoring of staff.

• Manages stock and inventory including vehicles.

We'll require experience in:

• • Proven track record in pricing and winning work.

  • Competence in delivering and managing licensed asbestos removal projects UK-wide.

  • Delivering audits using the ARCA app or competent at audits equivalent to Contract Manager standard.

  • Capable of interpreting audit results to make improvements where necessary within the company.

  • Liaising with senior management and authorities including HSE inspectors.

  • Team leadership.

  • Delivery, able to plan and manage jobs so they complete on time and within budget.

  • Presentation. Capable of creating immaculately presented workspaces, both work stores and client sites.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Absolutely computer literate.

  • Good working knowledge of asbestos legislation and removal techniques.

  • Must be confident in negotiating with suppliers.

  • Immaculate paperwork, able to write reports, detailed cost proposals and site-specific method statements and risk assessments.

  • Taking responsibility and accountability for Health & Safety on site.

You will usually be based across South Wales, Bristol and Wiltshire- sometimes further afield. So occasional travel and overnight stays are required.

Kusten Vorland offers unlimited potential to grow with our business and improve your prospects and your remuneration accordingly.  There will be a six-month probation period. On successful completion your opportunity to grow within your role is literally down to your own resourcefulness. Within Kusten Vorland cross department working and capability brings additional rewards.  

In the first instance please forward your CV and a short introductory letter, outlining your aspiration for the role to info@KustenVorland.com with the job title as the subject. We look forward to hearing from you. This is a senior role requiring experience, if you're not quite ready check out our other vacancies.