Technical and environmental manager

Technical and Environmental Manager GBP-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 rsquo;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