Asbestos Consultant - West Midlands

SGS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Life Assurance

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Gym discount

Job summary

SGS is hiring an Asbestos Surveyor to perform asbestos surveys and sampling at client sites across the UK. You will provide practical advice to help clients manage asbestos risks and meet safety and legal requirements, with most initial work on domestic properties.

Responsibilities include conducting surveys, recording findings, assessing risks, and advising on removal or safe management while collaborating with clients and project teams to ensure timely reporting and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Surveying or P402 qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum 6 months experience in Asbestos Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos surveys, safely sample suspect materials, and record findings per procedures.
• Assess asbestos risks and advise on removal or safe management to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams for communication, reporting and on-site issue resolution.

Skills

Full Driving Licence (UK)

Asbestos Surveying experience

Education

RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Surveying

P402 Qualification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing,inspectionand certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability,qualityand integrity. Our100,000employeesoperatea network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better,saferand more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location:West Midlands
• Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week - Paid overtime
• Salary: from £38,000 pa DOE & Company Vehicle
• Pension: Up to 8% matched
• Private Medical Cover: with Bupafrom day one
• Annual Leave:24 Days plus Bank holidays + a additional day off for your birthday

Join SGS as an Asbestos Surveyor, carrying out asbestos surveys and sampling at client sites across the UK. You’ll provide accurate, practical advice to help clients manage asbestos risks and meet their legal and safety responsibilities. Be advised most of the initial work is to work on domestic properties

• Conduct asbestos surveys, safely sample suspect materials, and accurately record findings in line with job instructions and internal procedures.
• Assess identified asbestos risks, advise clients on appropriate removal or safe management, and provide ongoing support to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate closely with clients and project teams, ensuring effective communication, timely reporting, and resolution of any on-site issues.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is technically knowledgeable, safety-focused and highly detail-oriented. You'll be confident working independently, travelling to and working on client sites; assessing asbestos risks and providing practical, compliant advice with a professional approach

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Surveying OR P402 Qualification
• Full Driving License for use in the UK
• Minimum 6 months relevant work experience in Asbestos Surveying

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Anadditionalday off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.