Asbestos Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Training & development

Career progression

Job stability

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Basildon is seeking an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to conduct surveys across client sites, ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry guidance.

You will work with an experienced operations team to deliver high-quality surveys and reports, supporting ongoing training and career development in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• BOHS P402 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience as an Asbestos Surveyor in a UKAS-accredited consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Management, Refurbishment & Demolition asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264.
• Identifying and assessing asbestos-containing materials across property types.
• Producing accurate, compliant asbestos survey reports.
• Managing workloads and project deadlines effectively.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and internal colleagues.
• Ensuring compliance with current asbestos legislation and HSE guidance.
• Maintaining high health & safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised & reliable

Full UK driving licence

Education

BOHS P402 qualification

Job description

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor
Location: Basildon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established asbestos consultancy in their search for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join their team in Basildon.

With more than three decades of industry experience, this well-respected consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality asbestos services across a wide range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor looking to join a company that values technical excellence, staff development, and long-term career progression within a stable and supportive working environment.

THE ROLE

As an Asbestos Surveyor, you will be responsible for carrying out asbestos surveys across a diverse range of client sites while ensuring full compliance with current legislation and industry guidance.

Working independently with the support of an experienced operations team, you will deliver accurate survey work and maintain the high technical standards the consultancy is known for.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertaking Management, Refurbishment & Demolition asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264
• Identifying and assessing asbestos-containing materials across a variety of property types
• Producing accurate, compliant, and well-presented asbestos survey reports
• Managing workloads and project deadlines effectively
• Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and internal colleagues
• Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance, and industry best practice
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and quality assurance

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BOHS P402 qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience as an Asbestos Surveyor within a UKAS-accredited consultancy
• Strong understanding of asbestos legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work
• Full UK driving licence

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £34,000 - £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare cover
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression within a supportive and experienced team
• Long-term stability with a respected asbestos consultancy