Asbestos Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join our established client in Manchester. You will deliver high-quality asbestos surveying services across commercial, industrial and public sector sites, ensuring compliance with HSG264 and current asbestos legislation.

Working independently with support from a technical team, you will manage reports, schedules and client liaison to maintain accuracy and timelines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of HSG264 and current asbestos legislation.
• Experience in a UKAS-accredited environment is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a field-based workload independently.
• Professional, organised and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264.
• Conducting bulk asbestos sampling across a range of property and site types.
• Producing accurate, detailed, and compliant asbestos survey reports.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and site representatives.
• Managing your own diary and workload effectively.
• Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation and internal procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Independent workload management

Professional and reliable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established UKAS-accredited environmental consultancy in their search for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join their team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor to join a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality, and compliance. You'll work across a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public sector projects throughout Manchester and the wider North West.

The position offers a varied workload, strong technical support, and excellent opportunities for long-term professional development and progression.

The Role

As an Asbestos Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality asbestos surveying services across a diverse portfolio of client sites.

Working independently while benefiting from the support of an established technical and operational team, you'll ensure surveys are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with HSG264, current asbestos legislation, and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264

Conducting bulk asbestos sampling across a range of property and site types

Producing accurate, detailed, and compliant asbestos survey reports

Working across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public sector environments

Managing your own diary and workload effectively

Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and site representatives

Maintaining accurate electronic records and survey documentation

Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance, and internal quality procedures

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor

Strong understanding of HSG264 and current asbestos legislation

Experience working within a UKAS-accredited environment is desirable

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Ability to manage a field-based workload independently

Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work

What's on Offer

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing technical training and professional development

Varied and technically interesting project portfolio

Strong operational and technical support

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Permanent position within an established organisation