Asbestos Management Practitioner

AWE Plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Onsite parking

Market leading pension

Family friendly policies

Career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Discounts

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE Plc is recruiting an Asbestos Management Practitioner for its Radiochemistry Group. The role is based on-site at RG7 4PR, with a 9‑day working fortnight and every other Friday off.

You will manage asbestos data, conduct surveys, and support regulatory compliance while progressing toward fully trained analyst status. Applicants should hold BOHS P402/P405 or RSPH Level 3 and have experience with surveys, compliance systems, and meticulous record keeping.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asbestos legislation and compliance requirements.
• BOHS P402 and/or P405 or RSPH Level 3 certification.
• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with Asbestos Management Plans or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training, qualifications, and site assessments to demonstrate competence.
• Carry out asbestos surveys by inspecting buildings, taking samples, and assessing asbestos-containing materials.
• Maintain accurate asbestos records and update inspection data in the data management system.
• Support CAR Reg 4 compliance by applying management controls and updating risk scores.
• Maintain a register of ACMs and input into the AMP.
• Schedule routine ACM inspections, typically every 12 months.
• Ensure staff managing asbestos complete appropriate training.
• Work in line with health and safety legislation and applicable regulations.
• Opportunity to develop into a fully trained asbestos analyst.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BOHS P402/P405

RSPH Level 3

Job description

Asbestos Management Practitioner

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.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

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 include:

• 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.

Who are we looking for?

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• 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.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.