Asbestos Analyst

Riverside Environmental Services Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Car fuel card

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Ongoing training & development

Career progression paths

Equipment provided

Job summary

Riverside Environmental Services is a leading asbestos consultancy recruiting an experienced Asbestos Analyst in Swanley. You will perform four-stage clearances and air monitoring, deliver detailed analytical reports and audits across commercial, residential, and industrial sites.

You will join a team that values technical excellence, training, and professional development with progression toward leadership roles and industry qualifications such as P402/P405.

Qualifications

• BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as an Asbestos Analyst.
• Strong understanding of HSG248 and asbestos legislation.
• Experience carrying out four-stage clearances and air monitoring.
• Full UK driving licence.
• High level of attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out four-stage clearances in accordance with HSG248 guidance.
• Undertake background, reassurance, leak and personal air monitoring.
• Conduct visual inspections and site audits on asbestos removal projects.
• Produce accurate analytical reports and technical documentation.
• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and industrial sites.
• Build positive relationships with clients, contractors and site stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, UKAS requirements and industry standards.
• Support and mentor trainee analysts where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

HSG248 knowledge

Asbestos analysis experience

Education

BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications

Job description

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swanley

Reporting To: Jonathan Francis

Compensation: £32,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

Asbestos Analyst

Riverside Environmental Services

Who We Are

Riverside Environmental Services is one of the UK's leading asbestos consultancies, delivering high quality asbestos surveying, analytical and consultancy services to a diverse portfolio of clients across commercial, residential, industrial and public sector environments.

We pride ourselves on doing things the right way – investing in our people, maintaining the highest technical standards and building long-term relationships with both our clients and employees. As we continue to grow across London and the South East, we are looking for experienced Asbestos Analysts to join a business where your development is genuinely supported and your contribution is recognised.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

This role is central to the day-to-day success of the business and contributes directly to operational performance and customer outcomes.

At Riverside, we're committed to developing careers, not just filling vacancies.

We actively invest in our people, offering clear progression routes into Lead Analyst, Team Leader, Auditing, Project Lead and Project Management positions. Through our dedicated training school, you'll have the opportunity to support and mentor new surveyors and analysts while developing your own leadership skills. We also support additional qualifications such as P402, P405 and other industry-recognised courses, ensuring you can continue to grow your technical expertise within a business where your contribution is valued and you're treated as a person, not a number.

What You Will Do

• Carry out four-stage clearances in accordance with HSG248 guidance.
• Undertake background, reassurance, leak and personal air monitoring.
• Conduct visual inspections and site audits on asbestos removal projects.
• Produce accurate analytical reports and technical documentation.
• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and industrial sites.
• Build positive relationships with clients, contractors and site stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, UKAS requirements and industry standards.
• Support and mentor trainee analysts where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and quality standards.

Who You Are

You are an experienced and motivated professional who takes pride in delivering quality work and maintaining high standards. You will ideally have:

• BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as an Asbestos Analyst.
• A strong understanding of HSG248 and asbestos legislation.
• Experience carrying out four-stage clearances and air monitoring activities.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A high level of attention to detail and accountability.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn up to 5 additional loyalty days.
• Life Assurance scheme providing Death in Service cover of 2x annual salary following successful completion of 6 months' service.
• Company vehicle available for both business and personal use, or a car allowance option, with a fuel card provided.
• Company pension scheme operated through salary exchange.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Ongoing training and professional development fully funded through recognised industry training providers.
• Clear career progression opportunities with structured development pathways across the business.
• Full provision of high-quality equipment, including smartphone, tablet, tools and all required PPE.
• Employee recognition and reward initiatives, including vouchers, experiences and performance-based awards.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and benefits through BenefitHub.
• A positive team culture with regular social events, charity initiatives and company gatherings, including annual summer BBQs.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.