Ben Thombs

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About Ben Thombs

An experienced professional, approaching 17 years’ experience in asbestos and hazardous materials consultancy, project management, and contract administration. A well-rounded consultant, who has played key roles in various high profile, high value, unique projects, from blue chip commercial property portfolios to major Government infrastructure refurbishment programmes. A proven leader, with a track record of building and managing technically proficient successful teams, consistently delivering on financial targets. Technically competent and quality driven, holding the Certificate of Competency in Asbestos from the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and licentiate membership of the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management, BOHS. With a diverse technical knowledge base, further developed by work on international projects, have built a comprehensive understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks and methodologies, as well as gaining experience of consulting in the States of Jersey, Turkey, and Ethiopia. Areas of practice- Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Consultancy - Certified Competent Person (CoC Asbestos)- Subject Matter Expert - Design package and technical specification preparation - Project Management - Contract Administration - Quality & technical document reviews and site audits - Health & Safety Training - Freelance Consultancy Specialties / Areas of Interest- Consulting internationally, adapting to foreign regulations and practices - High profile and security sensitive projects - Heritage related projects - Designing bespoke solutions - Asbestos & Hazard Materials due diligence (mergers & acquisitions)- Contract administration for large scale abatement projects - Asbestos in soils consultancy - Compliance management