SGS
Asbestos Consultant - Multi Skilled
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Company 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 99,600 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 Description
Job Title: Asbestos Consultant - Multi Skilled
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: UK Wide (with travel to client sites)
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Salary: £35k - £40k + Company Benefits, Bonus, Vehicle
Industry: Industries & Environment
We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Consultant to join our growing team, delivering high-quality asbestos consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of client sites. This role involves identifying and assessing asbestos risks, providing expert advice to clients, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. You will play a key role in supporting safe environments while maintaining the highest professional and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out asbestos surveys, sampling activities, and risk assessments in line with contractual requirements and industry best practice.
- Identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), assess associated risks, and provide clear recommendations on management or remediation measures.
- Produce accurate survey reports and ensure samples are processed and reports completed within agreed timescales.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for assigned accounts.
- Support business growth by identifying additional service opportunities and promoting SGS services to new and existing clients.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in:
- Delivering asbestos consultancy services including surveying, sampling, asbestos risk assessment, client advisory, and compliance support. You will be confident working independently on client sites and providing practical solutions to support effective asbestos management.
You will also have the following:
- BOHS P402, P403, and P404 qualifications.
- Proven experience identifying, assessing, and managing asbestos risks in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to client sites.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and provide clear technical advice to clients.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- BOHS P405 qualification.
- Multi-skilled capability across surveying and analytical disciplines.
- Experience supporting complex or large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Exposure to quality assurance processes, auditing activities, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Project Management qualifications or experience leading projects.
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Additional Information
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)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- 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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