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Douglas Burgess

cheshire,Cheshire

Summary

Ambitious individual who offers exceptional verbal and written communication skills to property duty holders and clients within my asbestos consultancy role.


I am organised with good prioritisation skills for productive project management support. i am confident communicator skilled in building positive, constructive client relationships.


I am a self motivated and driven asbestos consultant with experience managing varied project portfolios to cost, quality and timescale targets. I can coordinate client and contractor communications to facilitate project momentum. Providing a proactive professional attitude for positive independent and team working, while also adhering to currant local and national regulations to protect the companies from reputational damage.


To increase my knowledge base within my currant role gained the below qualifications ;


- BOHS P402 (Asbestos and surveying and bulk sampling )

-RSPH Level 3 air monitoring and re-occupation certification

- BOHS P405 Asbestos management (Self funded)

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Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior asbestos consultant, surveyor and analyst.

Apec environmental
Chester, Cheshire
08.2015 - Current
  • Conducted asbestos surveys on commercial sites and domestic properties to evaluate outcomes.
  • Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures within currant workplace to meet changing demands via conducting regular audits to ensure safety legislation is adhered to in accordance to currant regulations.
  • Collaborated with duty holders and clients to execute tailor made projects.
  • Performed site visits to gauge developments and assess site environment .
  • Presented findings and provided information to clients.
  • Used computer software to create detailed reports.
  • Assessed previous records and identified evidence to determine data accuracy.
  • Managing and procuring Asbestos remediation works and actively putting in place accurate and factual asbestos management plans in commercial sites, industrial and nuclear sites and including domestic dwellings.
  • Training new staff in preparation for asbestos surveying and analytical qualification.
  • Auditing site based removals work in accordance with HSG247 ( licensed contractors guide), control of asbestos regulations 2012, and management of Health and safety Act.
  • Skilled experience in conflict resolution utilising a professional manner to uphold everyone's safety as safety is paramount.
  • Great leadership skills in managing and over seeing complex jobs, and supporting colleagues utilising peer support and supervision models.
  • Excellent computer skills, inputting accurate factual data from audits to daily report documentation in a timely manner to produce an effective asbestos management plan.
  • Adaptive and Flexible ways of working due to Covid 19 pandemic, following government legislation and recommendation ensuring effective asbestos management in a safe controlled setting.
  • Competent of Chairing, meeting face to face and via Microsoft Teams ensuring action plan are adhered to in a timely manner.
  • Awareness of reputational damage and the importance of upholding high standards in accordance with best practice and regulatory, statutory requirements.
  • Adhering to Company polices and client based polices in accordance with currant legislation.
  • Keeping update with all training needs required to ensure my competence in providing best practice and upholding safely regulations.
  • Self funded BOHS P405 qualification to progress my management skills and widen my knowledge base.
  • Excellent time management .
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.

Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst.

North star Environmental Ltd
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
08.2014 - 08.2015


  • completed RSPH level 3 qualification for asbestos air monitoring and clearance procedures.
  • conducted a range of asbestos surveys for the purpose of management, refurbishment and demolition projects at high standard adhering to health and safety legislation
  • .Trained staff in correct safety practices and use of PPE and RPE


Asbestos Surveyor

APEC environmental
Chester, Cheshire
07.1997 - 08.2010
  • completed asbestos surveyor and bulk sampling qualification BOHS 402.
  • completed confined spaces qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills working in partnership with organisations.
  • Organisational skills, managing daily surveys and client's expectations.
  • Liaising with clients and following up with asbestos management plans.
  • Adhering to company's procedures and policies in accordance with current legal legislation and regulations
  • completed various asbestos surveys ranging from domestic properties up to commercial and industrial

Asbestos Surveyor

APEC environmental
Chester, Cheshire
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • completed asbestos surveyor and bulk sampling qualification BOHS 402.
  • completed confined spaces qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills working in partnership with organisations.
  • Organisational skills, managing daily surveys and client's expectations.
  • Liaising with clients and following up with asbestos management plans.
  • Adhering to company's procedures and policies in accordance with current legal legislation and regulations
  • completed various asbestos surveys ranging from domestic properties up to commercial and industrial

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Design Technology,History

Neston High School
Neston
09.1992 - 07.1997

NVQ Level 2 - Plumbing and Heating

Wirral Metropolitan Collage
Birkenhead, Wirral
09.1997 - 07.2000

BOHS P402 Surveying and Bulk sampling - Asbestos Surveying

BOHS
Birmingham
10.2010 - 12.2010

Level 3 Air Monitoring & reoccupation certificate - Asbestos Analytical

RSPH
Southend-on-Sea
09.2014 - 12.2014

P405 Asbestos Management - Asbestos Management

BOHS
Virtually due to COVID pandemic
11.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

  • Health and safety regulations knowledge
  • The control of asbestos regulations 2012
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Knowledge of UK regulations
  • Self-directed mindset
  • Timescale management
  • Site data procurement
  • Line management
  • Design risk assessments
  • Excellent communication skills,
  • Leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Maintaining a professional attitude, demonstrating a can do attitude
  • Ensuring all training is up to date and colleagues are supported

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

P405 Asbestos Management - Asbestos Management

BOHS
11.2021 - 12.2021

Senior asbestos consultant, surveyor and analyst.

Apec environmental
08.2015 - Current

Level 3 Air Monitoring & reoccupation certificate - Asbestos Analytical

RSPH
09.2014 - 12.2014

Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst.

North star Environmental Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015

BOHS P402 Surveying and Bulk sampling - Asbestos Surveying

BOHS
10.2010 - 12.2010

Asbestos Surveyor

APEC environmental
08.2010 - 08.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Plumbing and Heating

Wirral Metropolitan Collage
09.1997 - 07.2000

Asbestos Surveyor

APEC environmental
07.1997 - 08.2010

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Design Technology,History

Neston High School
09.1992 - 07.1997
Douglas Burgess