asbestos surveyor

TipTopJob; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

Training and development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-established UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy in their search for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join their Watford team. The role covers Management and Refurbishment and Demolition surveys across a varied property portfolio.

You will work independently in a field-based position, carrying out surveys in line with HSG264, produce detailed reports, and liaise with clients and site contacts.

Qualifications

• BOHS P402 qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor
• Strong understanding of HSG264 and current asbestos legislation
• Experience within a UKAS-accredited consultancy is desirable
• Confident working independently in a field-based position
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Management and Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264
• Conducting bulk asbestos sampling across a variety of property types
• Producing accurate, detailed, and compliant asbestos survey reports
• Working across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, residential, and public sector properties
• Managing your own diary and workload effectively
• Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and site representatives
• Maintaining accurate electronic survey records and documentation
• Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance, and company procedures

Skills

Field-based work

Driving licence

Report writing

Communication

Education

BOHS P402 qualification

Job description

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor
Location: Watford

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor looking to join a respected consultancy with an established client base across Hertfordshire, London, and the surrounding areas. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of properties, benefiting from a consistent workload, strong operational support, and excellent opportunities for long:term career development.

What Youll Be Joining

Youll be joining an established asbestos consultancy delivering professional surveying and compliance services across a broad range of sectors. The business places a strong emphasis on technical quality, client service, and maintaining high standards across its asbestos operations.

For an experienced Asbestos Surveyor, this provides an excellent opportunity to join a professional team while retaining the independence and autonomy of a field:based position.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Structured and manageable workload
• Varied portfolio of projects
• Long:term career progression opportunities
• Permanent, secure position

The Role

• Carrying out Management and Refurbishment and Demolition (R and D) asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264
• Conducting bulk asbestos sampling across a variety of property types
• Producing accurate, detailed, and compliant asbestos survey reports
• Working across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, residential, and public sector properties
• Managing your own diary and workload effectively
• Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and site representatives
• Maintaining accurate electronic survey records and documentation
• Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance, and company procedures

About You

• BOHS P402 qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor
• Strong understanding of HSG264 and current asbestos legislation
• Experience within a UKAS:accredited consultancy is desirable
• Confident working independently in a field:based position
• Strong communication and report:writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work

Why This Role

• Varied surveying workload across multiple sectors
• Strong pipeline of work across Watford and the surrounding region
• Structured scheduling and operational support
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Excellent long:term career progression
• Permanent position within an established asbestos consultancy