Asbestos Surveyor - GLA15703

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council and its Arms Length Organisation seeks an Asbestos Surveyor to lead surveys and bulk sampling across occupied and void properties, ensuring compliance with CAR 2012 and HSG264. You will advise clients, carry out risk assessments, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

A full driving licence and P402 or RSPH Level 3 Award are essential. The role focuses on quality checks, audits, and collaborative work with other surveyors and trades to support regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Fully trained Asbestos Surveyor with UKAS accreditation.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• P402 and/or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying required.
• Knowledge of HSG264 and asbestos regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out asbestos surveys and bulk sampling in occupied properties.
• Provide professional advice to colleagues and clients.
• Complete site-specific risk assessments and record findings.
• Maintain detailed site documentation and audits.
• Support continuous improvement and collaborate with surveyors and trades.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Stakeholder support

Education

P402 (Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings)

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying

Tools

HSG264 guidance

Job description

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

About Us

City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group's citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.

City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.

Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.

As a City Building employee, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.

About the Role

The Asbestos Surveyor plays a key role within City Building's Asbestos Section, supporting compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012) and ensuring asbestos risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed.

Working in accordance with HSE guidance (HSG264) and established technical procedures, you will carry out asbestos surveys and bulk sampling across occupied and void properties, as well as communal and non-domestic areas.

You will provide professional advice and recommendations to colleagues and external clients, complete site-specific risk assessments, accurately record survey findings and maintain detailed site documentation.

This role also involves participating in training, audits and continuous improvement activities, whilst supporting the wider needs of the business through quality checking, administrative tasks and collaboration with other surveyors and trades.

What You Will Bring

You will be a fully trained and competent Asbestos Surveyor with proven practical experience gained within a UKAS-accredited organisation.

A full, clean driving licence is essential, along with a P402 (Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings) and/or RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying qualification.

You will have detailed knowledge of asbestos surveying techniques within occupied domestic properties and communal areas, together with a strong understanding of asbestos legislation, regulations and guidance, particularly HSG264 - Asbestos: The Survey Guide.

In addition, you will bring excellent attention to detail, a methodical and safety-focused approach, strong organisational and record-keeping skills, and the ability to provide expert advice and support to a range of stakeholders.

Please refer to the role profile for more information.