Asbestos Consultant - West Midlands
Requirements
Applicants must hold an RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Surveying or a P402 qualification, have a full UK driving licence, and have at least six months of relevant asbestos surveying experience. The role also requires technical knowledge, a safety-focused and detail-oriented approach, and confidence working independently at client sites.
Job Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and 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 Title: Asbestos Consultant
- 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 Bupa from day one
- Annual Leave: 24 Days plus Bank holidays + a additional day off for your birthday
- Industry: Environmental
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.
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
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
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- 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.
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