Asbestos Compliance Lead for Housing — Flexible Working

West Lancashire Borough Council; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council seeks a Compliance Delivery Officer (Asbestos) to lead asbestos compliance across housing stock. You will manage surveys, reinspections, and contractor performance, maintaining records and guiding teams to meet legislation and best practice.

You will provide specialist advice to residents and colleagues, influence policy development, and support project delivery while ensuring safe, high-quality homes and assets.

Qualifications

• BOHS P402 Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos is required.
• BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings is required.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Registration with an appropriate professional body (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead asbestos compliance for housing stock and manage inspections.
• Oversee surveys, reinspections and contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate asbestos records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise residents, colleagues and contractors on safety and best practice.

Skills

Asbestos legislation knowledge

Contractor management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BOHS P402

BOHS P405

Relevant degree

Professional body registration

Job description

West Lancashire Borough Council seeks a Compliance Delivery Officer (Asbestos) to lead asbestos compliance across housing stock. You will manage surveys, reinspections, and contractor performance, maintaining records and guiding teams to meet legislation and best practice.

You will provide specialist advice to residents and colleagues, influence policy development, and support project delivery while ensuring safe, high-quality homes and assets.