Asbestos Project Manager

The Vacancy About The Company At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Project Manager to lead the strategic management and delivery of an asbestos surveying and compliance programme across an extensive asset portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as the programme owner and principal decision-maker, with oversight of the 9,200-asset survey programme , budget, contractor frameworks, technical assurance and asbestos data governance. The role will form part of the Safety, Health & Wellbeing Team.

Core role requirements: Below represents the core responsibilities of this role; this is by no means an exhaustive list:

• Lead the asbestos survey and compliance programme across the asset network.
• Maintain oversight of programme scope, budget, schedule, risk and contractor performance.
• Provide expert advice on asbestos legislation, surveys, management plans, remediation and removal works.
• Support project teams in defining asbestos strategies, specifications and appropriate risk controls.
• Review technical survey reports, RAMS, contractor documentation and complex asbestos findings.
• Ensure surveying, remediation and hazardous-waste disposal activities comply with statutory requirements.
• Conduct quality-assurance reviews and approve validated survey batches.
• Develop and improve asbestos procedures, SOPs, guidance and training materials.
• Work with Procurement to prepare technical specifications and scopes for asbestos surveying frameworks.
• Define asbestos data fields, risk-scoring criteria and compliance controls for the asset-intelligence application.
• Coordinate with project teams, Operations, Procurement, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Approve compliant information for transfer to live systems and authorise contractor payments following validation.
• Act as the principal advisor and final technical approval authority on complex asbestos matters.

Qualifications and Experience: -

• Relevant qualification in asbestos management, occupational health and safety, engineering, construction, surveying or project management.
• Significant experience delivering asbestos management, surveying or compliance programmes across complex asset portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation, survey methodologies, risk assessment, remediation and hazardous-waste requirements.
• Experience reviewing asbestos surveys, technical reports, RAMS and contractor submissions.
• Demonstrated programme-management experience, including budget, risk, governance and contractor oversight.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing specialist frameworks or contractors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and legislative information and provide authoritative advice.
• NEC or NEC4 contract experience would be advantageous.

About Us Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Through a blend of expertise, innovation and global dedication, we envision a world where sustainable engineering protects growing communities.

Nicholas O’Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients.

Whether in Ireland, the UK or internationally, we understand and solve major challenges associated with delivering and adapting infrastructure for an increasing global population while maintaining a sustainable environment for future generations.

Nicholas O’Dwyer 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.

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. Do you have what it takes?