Asbestos Surveyor

Overview

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Asbestos Surveyor

Service Area:
New Homes and Corporate Landlord Service

Team:
Building Operations - Asbestos Team

Grade: PO4

Salary: £51,228 - £54,360

Reports to:

Senior Asbestos Surveyor

Work style:
Office-based / Frontline (Hybrid)

Location:

Hybrid - 2 days working from home (report writing), 3 days on site

Must have: BOHS P402 and or P405 accreditation

Please note - this role can either be done permanent or as a temporary contract

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

Everyone who works here lives by our values:
Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful and Empowering - together spelling CARE, which is what we believe public service is all about.

We are looking for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join our Building Operations - Asbestos Team. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe management of asbestos across a wide range of council-owned and leased properties, including residential buildings, schools, commercial and industrial premises.

This is a frontline role combining site-based inspections with report writing and stakeholder engagement.

• Undertake Management and Refurbishment/Demolition asbestos surveys, including bulk sampling, material and priority risk assessments.
• Produce accurate, comprehensive reports (including floor plans) to agreed deadlines and service standards, providing clear advice on risk and asbestos management.
• Carry out re-inspection surveys, update asbestos management plans and systems, and make appropriate recommendations in line with council policy.
• Undertake a proportion of pre- and post-inspections to monitor quality and performance when external specialists are used.
• Update asbestos databases, specify and order works, and monitor or supervise asbestos removal or repair works.
• Respond to and manage emergency asbestos situations, including restricting access, arranging air testing and remedial works.
• Provide professional advice and respond to asbestos-related enquiries from clients and stakeholders.
• Build positive working relationships and deliver excellent customer care, escalating complaints or commendations in line with procedures.
• Attend required training to maintain and develop skills, and contribute to team objectives and meetings.
• Support wider project work and duties appropriate to the role.

You will contribute to effective financial management, cost control and value for money, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently in a changing and demanding environment.

You will ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements, including Health & Safety, GDPR, and asbestos-related legislation, identifying risks and escalating issues where appropriate.

• Salary: £51,228 - £54,360
• Annual Leave: 31 days plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff across Islington
• Council van for work

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you with retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer