Byron Cooper Email and Phone Number

My rolling secondment as Asbestos Manager sees me responsible for all aspects of asbestos management at the world renowned Durham University, with my role comprising:- ordering management surveys and management plans - ordering scheme specific refurbishment surveys in collaboration with project managers - collating and updating current information and undertaking gap analyses - advising and informing regular health and safety meetings - overseeing and auditing of all related contractors during survey/analytical and removal works- advising the direct labour teams and maintenance service managers The university has over 300 buildings with vastly different construction, characteristics and challenges - ranging from the University Castle which was built roughly a 1000 years ago, right through to modern accommodation and teaching facilities.

Project Management – on site and off site activities- Project cost estimating and tender management- Client liaison, including site visits and walk-throughs- Review and amend /approve methodology statements- On-site contractor management and direction of works- Asbestos surveying- Oversee remedial works on behalf of clients, including encapsulation, removal and other activities- Review and approve Air Test and Survey Reports- End to end client management- UKATA certified Asbestos Awareness Trainer