Asbestos Management Practitioner

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Market leading pension scheme (9–13%)

Family friendly policies

Professional career development

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts

Special Leave policy

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is recruiting an Asbestos Management Practitioner for the Radiochemistry Group. The role focuses on safe, compliant management of asbestos information across AWE with emphasis on training, surveys, and records management.

The position requires knowledge of asbestos regulations, certifications (BOHS P402/405 or RSPH Level 3), strong attention to detail, and experience with surveys or compliance systems. Onsite work and career development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current asbestos legislation, regulations and standards.
• BOHS P402 and/or P405 certification, RSPH Level 3, or equivalent relevant experience/qualification.
• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage information accurately and keep records current.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training, qualifications, and site assessments to demonstrate technical competence for the role.
• Carry out asbestos surveys by safely inspecting buildings, structures, and equipment, taking samples, and assessing the condition, type, location, and risk of asbestos-containing materials.
• Maintain accurate asbestos records by updating inspection/survey data, condition assessments, and the Asbestos Data Management System.
• Support continued compliance with CAR Reg 4 by applying management controls, informing facility management of damaged materials, updating risk scores, and recording asbestos removal or remedial works.
• Actively maintain a register detailing the location, type, amount, and condition of all Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) or presumed ACMs.
• Provide input into an overarching Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) linked to the database.
• Schedule and document routine inspections of ACM conditions, typically every 12 months.
• Track and verify that everyone tasked with managing or maintaining the asbestos have completed the appropriate level of training.
• Work in line with relevant health and safety legislation, AWE standards and regulatory requirements, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Opportunity to work towards becoming a fully training asbestos analyst.

Skills

Asbestos regulations knowledge

BOHS P402/P405

RSPH Level 3

Asbestos surveys experience

Job description

Location

RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package

Starting from £29,490 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working Pattern

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. For this role, employees are required to work fully onsite. We support flexible working arrangements where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, while maintaining an onsite presence. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern as part of your application.

About the Role

AWE is currently recruiting for an Asbestos Management Practitioner for the Radiochemistry Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail focused Asbestos Management Practitioner to support the safe and compliant management of asbestos information across AWE.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training, qualifications, and site assessments to demonstrate technical competence for the role.
• Carry out asbestos surveys by safely inspecting buildings, structures, and equipment, taking samples, and assessing the condition, type, location, and risk of asbestos-containing materials.
• Maintain accurate asbestos records by updating inspection/survey data, condition assessments, and the Asbestos Data Management System.
• Support continued compliance with CAR Reg 4 by applying management controls, informing facility management of damaged materials, updating risk scores, and recording asbestos removal or remedial works.
• Actively maintain a register detailing the location, type, amount, and condition of all Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) or presumed ACMs.
• Provide input into an overarching Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) linked to the database.
• Schedule and document routine inspections of ACM conditions, typically every 12 months.
• Track and verify that everyone tasked with managing or maintaining the asbestos have completed the appropriate level of training.
• Work in line with relevant health and safety legislation, AWE standards and regulatory requirements, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Opportunity to work towards becoming a fully training asbestos analyst.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of current asbestos legislation, regulations and standards, including the ability to work within defined compliance requirements.
• BOHS P402 and/or P405 certification, RSPH Level 3, or equivalent relevant experience/qualification.
• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage information accurately and keep records current.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share information clearly with a range of stakeholders.
• Working within a highly regulated or secure environment.
• Supporting or maintaining an Asbestos Management Plan or similar compliance framework.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Eligibility and Inclusion

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.

The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

About the Company and Future Projects

We are at the start of a once in a generation - possibly two generations - programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects - some of which have never been done before.

Find out more on our website.

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