Trainee Asbestos Surveyor / Consultant

Vadella Bidco Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible working

Time Off in Lieu

Healthcare plan

Pension

Job summary

Bradley Environmental Consultants, powered by the Vadella Group, is seeking a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor to join our field-based technical team in Blackpool. You’ll support surveys across commercial sites while learning on the job toward BOHS qualifications.

This is a full-time, hybrid role offering a £29,224 salary, industry training, and strong progression within a nationwide consultancy. You’ll work with skilled surveyors on diverse sites and gain hands-on experience with HSG264/HSG248

Qualifications

• No asbestos experience required—full training provided.
• Willingness to work toward BOHS P402/403/404.
• Interest in building compliance, health and safety or environmental services.
• Develop knowledge of HSG248 and HSG264.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors with Management, Refurbishment and Demolition surveys per HSG264.
• Support reinspection surveys and audits.
• Learn asbestos air monitoring and four-stage clearance methods per HSG248.
• Shadow supervision of licensed asbestos removal projects.
• Help produce accurate survey reports and technical documentation.
• Develop advisory skills for clients over time.
• Maintain health, safety and professionalism to a high standard.
• Represent Bradley Environmental Consultants on client sites.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Driving licence

Willingness to train

Education

BOHS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Teams

HSG264 knowledge

HSG248 knowledge

Job description

Trainee Asbestos Surveyor / Consultant

Department: Operations - Field Based

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Blackpool - Hybrid

Compensation: £29,224 / year

Description

Join Bradley Environmental Consultants - Powered by Vadella

At Bradley Environmental Consultants, we're one of the UK's leading environmental compliance consultancies. With over 34 years of industry experience, we've built our reputation on technical excellence, exceptional customer service and investing in our people. As part of the Vadella Group, we're backed by a growing national building compliance business, giving our employees access to greater investment, wider career opportunities and the chance to grow within a thriving, collaborative organisation.

As our national client portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Trainee Asbestos Surveyor to join our established Technical Team in Blackpool.

Whether you're looking to further your career, increase your earning potential or join a supportive business that genuinely values its people, Bradley Environmental Consultants offers the opportunity to develop, progress and make a real impact.

Why choose Bradley Environmental Consultants?

At Bradley Environmental Consultants, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We've spent over three decades building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a workplace where our employees can develop rewarding, long-term careers.

When you join us, you'll become part of a friendly, supportive and highly experienced team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous development. We believe in recognising hard work, investing in training and providing opportunities for our people to progress.

If you're looking to join an established business with an excellent reputation and exciting plans for the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Bradley Environmental Consultants is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger and we're committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.

About the role

Working across a diverse range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and public sector sites, you'll support our experienced surveying team in delivering professional asbestos surveying services, in line with current legislation and industry best practice, while working towards your BOHS qualifications.

This is a varied, field-based position where no two days are the same. You'll work closely alongside experienced surveyors as part of a knowledgeable technical team, gaining hands-on experience delivering high-quality services to clients across the UK.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting experienced surveyors with Management, Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Surveys in accordance with HSG264.
• Supporting asbestos reinspection surveys and audits.
• Learning asbestos air monitoring, four-stage clearance and analytical procedures in accordance with HSG248.
• Shadowing supervision of licensed asbestos removal projects.
• Assisting with the production of accurate survey reports and technical documentation.
• Developing your technical knowledge to provide professional advice and consultancy to clients over time.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and professionalism.
• Representing Bradley Environmental Consultants to the highest standard on client sites.

What you will bring

We're looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about starting a career in asbestos surveying and delivering excellent customer service.

You'll ideally have:

• No previous asbestos experience necessary – full training provided.
• A willingness to work towards BOHS P402, P403 and P404 qualifications.
• An interest in building compliance, health and safety or environmental services.
• A strong desire to learn and develop technical knowledge of HSG248 and HSG264.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and take direction from experienced colleagues.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Teams experience beneficial but not essential).
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by the company).

What's in it for you

Joining Bradley Environmental Consultants means becoming part of an established, growing business that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from excellent overtime opportunities, career development and an outstanding benefits package.

• Salary of £29,224.00, depending on experience and competencies.
• Industry-leading overtime rates with enhanced weekday and weekend payments.
• Paid travel time.
• Company vehicle.
• Flexible working and Time Off in Lieu.
• Company-paid healthcare plan.
• Company pension with employer contributions.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• An additional day's annual leave for your birthday.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• £1,000 Employee Referral Scheme.
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts, wellbeing support and employee rewards.
• Ongoing BOHS training and funded professional qualifications.
• Genuine career progression within a growing nationwide consultancy.