Senior Asbestos Consultant; Environmental

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our asbestos and hazardous materials consultancy team is based throughout the UK and provides advice to some of the largest property and infrastructure owners in the country. We undertake significant work in the commercial property, rail, and aviation sectors and work alongside colleagues from other disciplines on some of the most exciting development projects that are shaping the environment we live and work in.

• Delivery of site and office‑based asbestos and hazardous materials projects
• Undertaking asbestos management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys
• Undertaking asbestos air monitoring and removal verification
• Producing asbestos survey and remediation reports, removal specifications
• Providing asbestos related consultancy and advice in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012) and associated ACoP

• Previous experience of asbestos related activities undertaken within UKAS accredited organisations
• BOHS P402–404 Proficiency Modules (or RSPH equivalent)
• A passion to develop your knowledge and career in the built and natural environment

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy, flex time, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work and promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: we support our people through the Thrive programme, providing a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

Your development: we invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of more than 69,000 employees, working together to create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.