Head of Environmental

The MSS Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company based in Cardiff is seeking a Business Unit Lead to manage operations, uphold health and safety standards, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Asbestos industry and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits catering to career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Salary sacrifice for purchase of electric vehicles

Smart Health/digital GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Gym/lifestyle discounts

Life assurance – 3 x annual salary payment for death in service

Qualifications

• Proven ability in Health & Safety management.
• Experience in the Asbestos Industry required.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations in line with contract requirements.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Extensive experience in the Asbestos Industry

Good communication skills

Ability to drive efficiency and productivity

People management and leadership skills

IT literate

Job description

The Vacancy

MSS Group, part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to join their team as Business Unit Lead of MSS Environmental based in Cardiff, UK.

The Role

Overall responsibility for daily operations in terms of meeting client and contract specific requirements in the most efficient, effective manner possible.

Responsible for operational delivery through the management of office staff in order to meet the commercial/financial targets whilst maintaining compliance with the safety, technical and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the daily operations in the most efficient manner possible in line with contract requirements and budgets.
• Daily management of office/site-based staff whilst ensuring all health and safety, quality and environmental requirements are achieved as set out within the MSS Environmental Technical and Quality Manual.
• Management of labour capacity/availability against contract requirements, short to long term.
• Maintain and develop existing and new client relationships.
• To determine expenditure trends and suggest/implement cost saving measures.
• Effectively communicate any changes as required through regular staff meetings, and to encourage staff to report any issues, near misses, accidents and suggested improvements.
• Measure operational performance against KPIs to ensure delivery and continuous improvement.
• Measure and manage commercial performance against budgets, including forecasting to enable regular updates to SMT/MD.
• Overall responsibility for the delivery of the commercial budget and commercial performance.
• Regular communication with Contract Management team to ensure the efficient operation of the planning and delivery process as per the budgets, and with the Technical Manager to ensure site staff are competent to perform daily tasks in compliance with Company procedures, Health & Safety, and regulatory requirements. Identify gaps in training that will inhibit service delivery.
• To assist in the management of MSS Environmental vehicle fleet to include regular inspections to log damage, cleanliness, repairs, maintenance, deployment of vehicle policy to include monthly mileage submissions.
• To assist with the selection and performance reviews of sub-contractors.
• Work with the Commercial Lead to identify opportunities to increase margin return from supply chain.
• Develop the strategic direction for the business and present in a coherent way for discussion with the MD to drive profitability through the business working with the commercial lead to develop and implement tools for the measurement of project profitability and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of the strategic vision working closely with the BRM (Env)
• Always promote the business by attending trade body events and industry relevant functions.
• The Business Unit Lead in Environmental will be an active member of the Senior Management Team and will be required to attend SMT meetings and update fellow SMT members on all aspects of MSS Environmental.

Skills & Experience

• Health & Safety management
• Extensive experience in the Asbestos Industry
• Industry and regulatory technical competence
• Good communication skills
• Ability to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Systematic record keeping and attention to detail.
• People management and leadership skills
• Continuous improvement mind set.
• Motivator and morale booster
• Effective organisational, problem solver, decision maker and communicator
• IT literate

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Salary sacrifice for purchase of electric vehicles
• Smart Health/digital GP service
• Permanent additional day’ annual leave for 5, 10 & 15 years – MSS
• For the year only – additional day’ annual leave for 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years - RSK
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing ambassadors – network of internal mental health first aiders
• Gym/lifestyle discounts
• Bereavement counselling
• Life assurance – 3 x annual salary payment for death in service

The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Based in Cardiff, Wales, we are a 500-strong company of skilled professionals operating in regulated and frequently hazardous environments, providing industrial and commercial cleaning, waste management, asbestos removal, water treatment and security services, in addition to asbestos consultancy and retrofit work. Working across the public and private sectors, we are known for being highly responsive and focusing on proactive client management, delivering the best outcomes for our clients.

Our clients are diverse and include large multinational businesses, tier one contractors and public-sector bodies. Joining MSS is an opportunity to expand your technical remit and work at a company that prioritises its workforce, giving them an opportunity to succeed. We value our people and want them to make the right decisions in the course of their work and succeed with us.

The MSS Group 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.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

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?

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing