Asbestos Surveyor

NHS Property Services Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £3,000

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Smarter Working Policy

Professional Excellence Framework

SMART Pension up to 6%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

NHS retail discounts

Job summary

NHS Property Services is seeking a qualified Asbestos Surveyor to join our national Asbestos Team covering East and West Midlands. You will undertake asbestos reinspection checks and Refurbishment & Demolition surveys across a diverse NHS estate, producing high-quality survey reports to support safe decision-making.

This is a mobile, field-based role with four days per week on-site and one day dedicated to reporting and planning.

Qualifications

• BOHS P402 Proficiency Certificate or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying is essential.
• Knowledge of asbestos surveying principles, HSG264 and CAR 2012.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
• Experience in healthcare or public sector environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos reinspection checks across the NHSPS estate.
• Complete R&D surveys for planned and reactive projects.
• Inspect buildings to identify ACMs and collect samples.
• Produce survey reports and ABRP risk profiles.
• Advise on asbestos management and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Asbestos surveying

Stakeholder management

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

BOHS P402 Proficiency Certificate

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying

BOHS P405 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting systems

Mobile surveying apps

Job description

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose NHS estate, we're looking for a qualified Asbestos Surveyor to join our national Asbestos Team covering East and West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse healthcare property portfolio while helping to keep NHS buildings safe for patients, visitors and colleagues.

About the Role

Working within NHS Property Services national asbestos team, you'll play an important role in shaping asbestos risk management across one of the largest and most diverse property portfolios in the UK.

As an Asbestos Surveyor, you will play a key role in maintaining asbestos compliance across the NHS Property Services estate. You'll undertake asbestos reinspection checks and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) surveys that support reactive maintenance, estate improvement projects and capital investment programmes.

Working as part of a supportive national team, you'll be responsible for managing your own workload, planning site visits, engaging directly with customers and stakeholders, and producing high-quality survey reports that support safe decision-making across the NHS estate.

This is a predominantly field-based role, with surveyors typically spending four days per week on-site and one day focusing on reporting, planning and administration activities. You'll have the flexibility to manage your own diary and workload while ensuring service delivery requirements are achieved.

Who You Are

You are a motivated and self-sufficient asbestos professional who enjoys working independently while remaining connected to a collaborative and supportive team. You are organised, proactive and confident managing your own workload, balancing site work with report writing and stakeholder engagement.

You have strong technical knowledge, excellent time management skills and are comfortable using digital technology and reporting systems in the field. Most importantly, you're passionate about delivering high standards and making a positive contribution to the safety of NHS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos reinspection checks across the NHSPS estate.
• Complete Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) surveys for planned and reactive projects.
• Inspect buildings and structures to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
• Collect asbestos samples and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Produce detailed survey reports and Asbestos Building Risk Profiles (ABRPs).
• Provide clear and practical asbestos management advice and recommendations.
• Liaise with Project Managers, contractors, consultants and NHS stakeholders.
• Plan and manage your own diary, workload and site access arrangements.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, industry best practice and internal quality assurance requirements.

What We're Looking For

• BOHS P402 Proficiency Certificate or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying (or equivalent) is essential.
• Good knowledge of asbestos surveying principles, HSG264 and CAR 2012.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region.
• BOHS P405 qualification or willingness to achieve this within the role.
• Experience within healthcare, public sector or commercial property environments.
• Knowledge of asbestos management planning and asbestos remediation project

Applications from newly qualified asbestos surveyors are encouraged. We are keen to hear from individuals who hold the required surveying qualification and are looking to further develop their expertise within a supportive and experienced team.

Where You'll Be

This is a mobile role covering East and West Midlands as well as the M5 corridor and Bristol region. The role is permanent, working full-time 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility available around your working pattern and workload management.

What We Can Offer You

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary, we will also offer:

• Salary from £39,500 per annum plus £3,000 car allowance
• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option of buying additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution to which the company will contribute up to 6%.
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An Organisation with a Purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being responsible for business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know, we're here to help.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.