Asbestos Management Practitioner - Aldermaston

AWE plc; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day working fortnight

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on everyday spending

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AWE plc is currently recruiting an Asbestos Management Practitioner to join the Radiochemistry Group. The role is fully onsite at RG7 4PR and operates on a 9‑day working fortnight with every other Friday off.

Starting salary ranges from £29,490 to £35,000 per year, with flexibility for suitable experience and qualifications. You will carry out surveys, maintain records, and support compliance activities to help keep the nation safe while developing towards becoming a fully trained asbestos

Qualifications

• Experience with asbestos surveys, inspections or compliance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out asbestos surveys by inspecting buildings, taking samples and assessing risks.
• Maintain asbestos records and update the Asbestos Data Management System.
• Support CAR Reg 4 compliance by applying controls and updating risk scores.
• Maintain a register of ACM locations, types and conditions.
• Contribute to the Asbestos Management Plan and related database.
• Schedule and document routine ACM inspections, typically yearly.
• Progress towards becoming a fully trained asbestos analyst.

Education

BOHS P402/P405 certification

RSPH Level 3

Job description

Asbestos Management Practitioner - Aldermaston

Location: Burghfield Common, Berkshire, RG7 3, GB

Application Deadline: 2026-12-25T23:02:19.397

Job Details

Position: Asbestos Management Practitioner

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

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £29,490 - £35,000 per annum + Negotiable

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. Employees are required to work fully onsite. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and varied hours, are supported upon request.

About the Role

At AWE, it's not just a job—it's more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be an opportunity for you to play your part? We are currently recruiting for an Asbestos Management Practitioner for the Radiochemistry Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-focused individual to support safe and compliant asbestos management across AWE.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training, qualifications, and site assessments to demonstrate technical competence.
• Carry out asbestos surveys by 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 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.
• Maintain a register detailing the location, type, amount, and condition of all asbestos-containing or presumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
• Contribute to the 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 personnel managing or maintaining asbestos have completed appropriate training.
• Work in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, AWE standards, and regulatory requirements, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Opportunity to develop towards becoming a fully trained asbestos analyst.

Candidate Profile

While not a strict checklist, we prefer candidates who have experience in some of the following:

• Knowledge of current asbestos legislation, regulations, and standards.
• BOHS P402 and/or P405 certification, RSPH Level 3, or equivalent relevant experience or qualification.
• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage information accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for clear stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working within a highly regulated or secure environment.
• Supporting or maintaining an Asbestos Management Plan or similar compliance framework.

Benefits

We set high standards because our work truly matters. In return, we offer a balanced package including:

• 9-day working fortnight—every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9% to 13% of pensionable pay).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay) and Paternity Leave (4 weeks full pay).
• Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for relevant professional memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, or caring responsibilities.

For more details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website under the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.