Trainee asbestos surveyor

Marlowe Environmental Services; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental compliance firm is seeking Trainee Asbestos Surveyors in Sheffield. This role offers structured training and mentoring, a clear path to becoming a qualified surveyor, and numerous employee benefits. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and work in a supportive environment with a strong focus on compliance and safety.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Insurance after 6 months

Access to a Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with site inspections under senior surveyors.
• Ability to identify and assess asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
• Proficiency in recording site data and preparing structured reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors on site inspections and surveys.
• Learn to collect material samples in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain equipment and PPE in safe working order.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under supervision

Job description

Overview

Trainee Asbestos Surveyors - Great Starting Salary | Career Development | Industry-Leading Training Looking to start your career in Asbestos Surveying with a company that genuinely invests in your growth? 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.

About Us

Tersus Consultancy is one of the UK's leading providers of health, safety, and environmental compliance services. We specialise in asbestos management, fire safety, and CDM consultancy. Known for our high standards, we work across public and private sectors, delivering trusted compliance solutions nationwide.

What’s on offer

• 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*

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service
• 10 additional paid days leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
• Unlimited free access to Abi, a 24/7 Virtual GP service for expert medical advice, diagnoses, and private prescriptions
• Life Insurance provided after 6 months of employment
• Comprehensive Family Leave policy, covering Enhanced Maternity, Enhanced Paternity, Neonatal Leave, Dependant Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for personal, financial, or home-related concerns
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme with National Insurance savings
• Accredited mental health first aiders for confidential support
• Access to our staff benefits platform - discounts on shopping, financial wellbeing support, gym memberships, tech schemes, cycle-to-work programs, and more
• Free mortgage advice
• Armed Forces Support - dedicated to helping those who have served transition successfully into civilian careers