Technical and Environmental Manager

Description:

Technical and Environmental Manager

£-Excellent

Luton

WasteRecruit has been retained by a specialist waste management company focusing on the safe, sustainable and compliant reuse of construction, demolition and excavation wastes.

Job Purpose

In this role you will take part in a variety of projects and areas of work and provide expertise in a supportive multi-disciplinary company. Technical knowledge of waste, permitting and testing is required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This is an important role, with primary responsibility to:

* Increasing the visibility of the rapid testing and remediation both internally and to external clients.

* Driving commitment to reducing and reusing waste.

* Developing the CL:Aire, exemption and mobile treatment offerings.

* Developing the accreditation of the rapid testing methods and equipment.

* Developing other rapid testing offerings pH, Asbestos, Sulphates and more.

* Assisting with the management and developing the rapid testing and remediation departments.

* Build and maintain Stakeholder and Regulator relationships.

Sampling, Testing and Remediation

* Ensure samples are taken in accordance with the sampling Standard Operating Procedure from sites as directed.

* Ensure soil samples are prepared for analysis as per Standard Operating Procedure (using XRF and UVF equipment).

* Ensure soil samples are analysed as per Standard Operating Procedure and Methods.

* Ensure validation samples are sent off to nominated MCERTs Laboratory.

* Report analysis to clients as required.

* Maintain the analytical equipment.

* Prepare analysis validation reports.

* Feedback on improvements to analytical methods/equipment.

* Manage rapid testing lab and staff.

* Work in accordance to EA guidance and regulation especially with respect to rapid testing and sampling.

* Work with internal and external clients on remediation projects. Assisting with the project’s management.

Compliance

* Assist in the implementation, writing and continuing improvement of Quality and Environmental management systems.

* Co-ordinate with external consultants regarding permit applications/variations, monitoring and planning.

* Carry out site audits internally and externally.

* Work toward and attain COTC (WAMITAB) qualification as required.

* Assist in training and writing toolbox talks as required.

* Work towards being a Qualified Person in respect to CL:Aire MMP.

Assessment

* Make site visits.

* Interpret and feedback on findings from Ground Investigation reports.

* Have a clear understanding of the testing regime for WAC and Leachable testing and the knowledge to understand where there is an absence of information that should have been provided.

* Write remediation strategies/ assist in the compliance of those provided, for onsite works in relation to contaminated areas on site and instruct site staff accordingly.

* Have a full understanding of the waste assessment process as per WM3.

* Ensure the company is fully compliant with Duty of Care.

Ref: J9415