Asbestos Surveyor

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624474
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Scientific Service, Portsmouth (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 July 2026

If you’re proactive, respectful, and thrive in a team that supports one another and puts the customer at the heart of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

Reporting to the Asbestos Survey Team Manager, you’ll help deliver asbestos management services to the County Council and external partners. 

In particular, you’ll work on site projects, liaising with contractors and building professionals to conduct asbestos surveys and asbestos air monitoring in accordance with HSG264 and HSG248.

With previous surveying and air monitoring experience, you’ll have a detailed working knowledge of asbestos legislation, guidance and methods. You’ll also have an active involvement in development projects to ensure effective and efficient delivery of future asbestos services. 

Surveyors may also be required to support a Drone Service, development work, and support the training of colleagues.

For more details around this role, what we do and the projects we're involved in please click on this link: Asbestos Management Services

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high-quality asbestos management services by conducting surveys and air monitoring in line with HSG264 and HSG248, ensuring safety and compliance on every project
• Supporting asbestos management through the Council’s asbestos reinspection programme which is a core part of the work we do
• Collaborate with planners and project teams to coordinate site visits, manage time effectively, and ensure smooth project delivery from start to finish
• Liaise confidently with contractors and building professionals, acting as a key point of contact on-site and ensuring clear communication throughout
• Support the planning and administration of projects, including health and safety assessments, risk management, and timely report completion
• Contribute to service development, bringing your expertise to help shape future asbestos services and support innovation
• Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping to build team capability through training and guidance
• Operate with flexibility

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who not only brings technical expertise but also shares our commitment to professionalism and customer excellence. You’ll be someone who values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

Relevant qualifications are essential, and you will hold the P402, and ideally the P403 & P404, or a Certificate of Competence in Asbestos, or equivalent. The ability to carry out analysis of bulk samples for asbestos would also be beneficial (i.e. hold P401 qualification).

If you do not have the P401, P403 or P404, being able to demonstrate you have been working towards these would help us support your future training to be able to fulfil air monitoring work and the wide range of tasks our multi-disciplined staff are here to deliver.

Good communication skills developed through your experience of working on site projects, liaising with contractors and building professionals, as well as the technical knowledge is essential. You will also be self-motivated with a growth mind set, being able to demonstrate a good understanding of Personal Professional Development, good organisation and IT skills. A good working knowledge of CAD software would also be an advantage. 

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

We also offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their work
• Commitment to personal development, including support for professional training
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Asbestos Surveyor Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check and Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years for the Non-Police Personnel Vetting in order for clearance to be obtained.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jennifer Davies, Team Leader on jenny.davies@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.