Asbestos Surveyor

Remote, the UK·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

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Salary: From £38,000 a year
About £2,570 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote from the UK
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: Pension matched up to 8%

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What you'll get

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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The role

Job Title: Asbestos Consultant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire
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.

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

Hiring process

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If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
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For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team

An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.

About SGS

Industry: Testing & Certification
Founded: 1878
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

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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.

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