Trainee asbestos surveyor

Marlowe Environmental Services; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Unlimited virtual GP service

Life insurance after 6 months

Comprehensive Family Leave policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts and wellbeing tools

Job summary

An environmental consulting company in Royal Tunbridge Wells is looking for Trainee Asbestos Surveyors. This full-time position involves assisting senior surveyors, identifying asbestos materials, and collecting samples. Candidates will receive structured training, including BOHS P402 certification, and will enjoy benefits like 23 days of annual leave and a referral bonus. This is a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Interest in environmental compliance and safety.
• Willingness to learn and complete BOHS P402 certification.
• Ability to maintain equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors on site for inspections.
• Identify and assess asbestos-containing materials.
• Collect samples under supervision.
• Prepare and maintain accurate survey notes.

Skills

Assisting site inspections

Identifying asbestos materials

Collecting material samples safely

Recording site data

Preparing structured reports

Liaising with clients professionally

Job description

Overview

Tersus Consultancy, part of Marlowe Environmental Services, is hiring Trainee Asbestos Surveyors who are ready to build a long-term, rewarding career in environmental compliance.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Marlowe Environmental Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What this role will look like

• Assisting senior surveyors on site inspections and surveys while gaining hands-on experience.
• Learning how to identify and assess asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a variety of buildings and environments.
• Collecting material samples under supervision, ensuring safe handling and compliance with regulations.
• Accurately recording site data and observations.
• Preparing clear, structured survey notes and reports, with guidance and review from qualified surveyors.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Liaising with clients and site contacts professionally while representing Tersus.
• Participating in structured training (including BOHS P402 certification) and ongoing mentoring to progress towards becoming a fully qualified surveyor.
• Maintaining equipment and PPE, ensuring it’s in safe, working order.

Requirements

• Structured training and 121 mentoring with industry experts
• Career progression to Qualified Surveyor
• Company van - fully equipped with all the tools you will need
• Fully funded BOHS P402 training
• Minimal (if any) overnight stays - we aim to keep work local wherever possible
• Annual salary reviews and regular performance feedback
• £2000 referral bonus for recommending other surveyors who join and succeed

Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days
• 10 additional paid days leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
• Unlimited free access to Abi, a 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Life Insurance provided after 6 months of employment
• Comprehensive Family Leave policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Accredited mental health first aiders
• Access to staff benefits platform with discounts and wellbeing tools
• Free mortgage advice
• Armed Forces Support for transitioning to civilian careers

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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