Asbestos Analyst

Asbestos Analyst covering the Southwest region at SOCOTEC's Environment & Safety Division. The role involves identifying, monitoring, and analysing asbestos to ensure the safety of buildings and their users, supporting projects across defence, rail, roads, power stations, retail, heritage and service sectors.

Responsibilities

Carry out testing, inspection and reporting to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with SOCOTEC quality procedures and Health & Safety guidelines; Conducting asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, and four-stage clearance tests; Maintaining and calibrating equipment, ensuring a clean and safe working environment; Recording and issuing accurate analytical reports; Liaising with clients, project managers, and internal teams to deliver work to agreed timescales; Identifying opportunities to support SOCOTEC's wider services

Requirements

Must hold BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications (or RSPH Level 3 in Asbestos Air Monitoring); Industry experience essential with proven track record of conducting a similar role; Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good client-facing skills, confident in liaising with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders; Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection/report writing; Time management and ability to meet project deadlines

Benefits

Life Assurance; Competitive Overtime with door-to-door travel for out-of-hours work; Company Car Program with over 150 vehicles (including EVs); Work-Life Balance with contracted hours of 39 per week, Monday to Friday; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave; Enhanced company pension scheme; Improved family leave policy exceeding statutory requirements; Employee Recognition award schemes; Comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs