Asbestos Surveyor

City Building; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Asbestos Surveyor, where your expertise will help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves conducting vital surveys, managing asbestos risks, and providing expert advice to maintain safety standards. With a commitment to community service and staff development, this evolving company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and health initiatives as you play a crucial role in promoting safety and excellence in construction.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave

Health Initiatives

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a trained surveyor within a UKAS-accredited organization.
• Thorough knowledge of asbestos legislation and survey techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and manage asbestos risks in occupied and vacant properties.
• Perform bulk sampling and produce detailed reports and site plans.

Skills

Asbestos Surveying

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Compliance

Report Writing

AlphaTracker Software

Education

P402 or RSPH Level 3 Qualification

Full Clean Driving License

Tools

AlphaTracker Software

Job description

City Building - Asbestos Surveyor

City Building, located at 350 Darnick Street, Glasgow G21 4BA, offers repairs, maintenance, manufacturing, construction, and refurbishment services for Glasgow City Council, Wheatley Housing Group, and other organizations.

We operate Scotland's largest construction craft apprenticeship program and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), a major supported manufacturing business in Europe, employing around 200 people, over 50% of whom have disabilities.

Our accreditations include ISO45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001:2015. We are proud recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and the Investors in Young People Platinum award, recognizing our commitment to staff development.

Our Values

• Community: Building sustainable communities through engagement.
• Trust: Being trusted by employees, clients, and partners.
• Ambition: Striving to do more and provide opportunities.
• Honesty: Promoting transparent communication.
• Excellence: Delivering quality in all we do.

Our Mission

To deliver excellence in construction, repairs, maintenance, manufacturing, and training to our stakeholders and communities.

Role: Asbestos Surveyor

The Asbestos Surveyor is a key member of the City Building asbestos team, responsible for compliance with Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012) and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). This role involves assessing and managing asbestos risks, conducting surveys, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and methodically, adhering to HSE Guidance (HSG264) and our Technical Manual.
• Perform bulk sampling, Management Surveys, and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys in occupied and vacant properties.
• Conduct surveys in communal areas, provide expert advice, and produce detailed reports and site plans.
• Complete risk assessments, site paperwork, and record ACMs using AlphaTracker software.
• Attend training, pass site audits, and maintain PPE and RPE equipment.
• Assist the Technical Manager with administrative tasks, report checks, and re-surveys.

Essential qualifications include a full clean driving license, proven experience as a trained surveyor within a UKAS-accredited organization, P402 or RSPH Level 3 qualification in asbestos surveying, and thorough knowledge of asbestos legislation and survey techniques.

This role requires flexibility, with a 35-hour workweek tailored to business needs. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, health initiatives, and gym discounts.

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to [e-mail] by Friday, 16 May 2025. For an informal discussion, contact our People Services Team.

City Building is a successful, evolving organization committed to strategic growth and community service.