procedures where relevant. Record keeping, ensuring that all statutory documents generated by the asbestos works are properly completed and a record kept; 14. keeping detailed project records relating to asbestos remedial or investigative works; 15. When notified of an uncontrolled escape of asbestos fibres, ensuring records are forwarded by Maintenance Supervisors, so that the nature of the incident can be assessed in order to ensure the correct procedures have been followed. The Asbestos Manager is responsible for ensuring that as far as is reasonably practicable any incident that involves an uncontrolled release of asbestos fibres, that results to a person being exposed to asbestos fibres, is recorded on the School’s Accident/Incident form and the School’s Health and Safety Officer is notified. The Asbestos Manager will also investigate the circumstances of the incident that gave rise to the uncontrolled release of asbestos fibres in conjunction with the School’s Health and Safety Officer and all other relevant parties.
Decision Making The post holder will be given delegate authority and decision making for particular projects, policies and office/staff management matters within the bounds of the School procedures and financial approval system to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and conform to all statutory requirements. This includes making decisions on creative solutions, being flexible in prioritising work and allocating staff resources to specific projects. Taking the necessary decisions to ensure risks from hazards and potential breaches of health and safety are managed to avoid criminal prosecution. Working Relationships & Contacts 1. To liaise with Senior Management, Conveners and Senior Academics to facilitate the requisite approvals at various stages within the project, from funding commitments, through RIBA work-stage ‘sign-offs’ to completion and handover. 2. To consult and liaise with other School Officers in respect of specification issues, undertaking any generic requirements and standards for equipment, suppliers and workmanship. 3. To focus on the requirements of ‘end users’ and direct consultants to consider the outcomes of the briefing and consultation process, subject to the approvals of the requisite authorities.
4. Act as a first point of contact where Statutory Authorities need to be informed or consulted e.g. Local Planning Authorities, Building Control, English Heritage and Water Authorities. Facilitate the incorporation of their processes required under the terms for Capital Project Funding. Facilities, to discuss and agree details of Project Funding with representatives from the Funding Council, in respect of the reporting and auditing processes required under the terms for Capital Project Funding. 6. By agreement with the Director, Planning & Development or Project Working Group to seek advice and implement recommendations from legal representatives. Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Circumstances To safely access all parts of construction sites, using site lifts, ladders, hoists, access platforms. Utilising all necessary personal protective equipment. To access roof tops, plant rooms, service voids as necessary. 5. By agreement with the Director of Finance and
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