Asbestos Surveyor Analyst, Devon

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave + holidays

Fully equipped company vehicle

Wellbeing and employee benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Devon is seeking a dual-trained Asbestos Surveyor/Analyst to support a heavy workload across the region. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and a full benefits package.

The candidate will deliver surveys and air monitoring in commercial settings, maintaining high standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of asbestos legislation and guidance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional, calm approach with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition surveys in line with HSG264.
• Undertake asbestos ground surveys where required.
• Conduct air monitoring, reassurance testing, and fibre counting.

Skills

Asbestos surveying

Air monitoring

Fibre counting

Report writing

Site data capture (tablet)

Education

BOHS P402/P403/P404

Job description

Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst (Dual) - Devon

Location: Field Based, Devon

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A long-established, national hazardous materials consultancy is looking to recruit a dual-trained Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst to support a strong commercial workload across Devon.

This is a role for someone who takes technical standards seriously. The company operates with quality-first processes, realistic expectations, and proper backing for site teams. If you are confident in your judgement and want to work somewhere that trusts its staff, this is worth considering.

What's on Offer

• £32,000 - £37,000 base salary
• Paid overtime (typically worth up to £5,760 annually)
• Paid travel time within your 40-hour working week (often £3,000 - £4,000 per year)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown included
• Fully equipped company vehicle (PPE, tools, uniform provided)
• Working away allowances (short and long-term assignments)
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and reward platform with retail discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Long-term, secure role within a respected national consultancy

The Role

• Delivering Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition Surveys in line with HSG264
• Completing asbestos in the ground surveys where required
• Undertaking air monitoring, reassurance testing, and fibre counting
• Carrying out four-stage clearances and maintaining technical standards on site
• Working across commercial, industrial, and public sector environments
• Capturing site data via tablet-based systems
• Producing clear, accurate, and defensible reports
• Operating in full compliance with HSG248 and current legislation
• Acting as a professional and composed point of contact on site

Requirements

• BOHS P402, P403 & P404 (or recognised equivalents)
• Strong working knowledge of asbestos legislation and guidance
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
• Professional, calm approach with clients and contractors