Job Title: Asbestos Advisor
Location: Aspect House
Salary from £44,000 to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Programme
The main purpose of the role is to support projects by providing expert and competent asbestos advice to project teams across SP Transmission.
This includes delivering Health and Safety services and advice to over 600 employees and agency professionals within SPT and to 800-1000 contractors, based at our project construction sites, as part of our supply chain for the RIIO-T3 price control period.
The role ensures full compliance with asbestos legislation, internal procedures, and industry best practice while supporting safe management of asbestos-containing materials.
What you'll be doing
* Manage and continually improve projects asbestos management in alignment with Group requirements by ensuring compliance with Scottish Power's asbestos management of control and duty of care.
* As a central support function, provide expert advice on asbestos risks, controls and safe systems of work to Project Managers, Construction site teams and Contractor Partners.
* Input, maintain and review asbestos related procedures and guidance within the Integrated Management System.
* Support the wider Asbestos Management working group by sharing, communicating and collaborating with various licence areas to ensure compliance with asbestos management requirements. Best practice and asbestos incident lessons learned to be shared with the working group.
* Provide support, coaching and training to those involved in asbestos projects.
* Implement an asbestos audit program to ensure compliance by carrying out regular inspections where asbestos works are being carried out.
* Ensuring any asbestos related incidents are investigated in line with the Incident Management Framework to establish root cause in conjunction with the project Health and Safety Advisor.
* Ensure lessons learned and process improvements are captured, and the relevant procedures are updated and communicated to the business.
* Continual improvement for all Health and Safety processes through consistent internal gap analysis.
* Assist with the implementation of the asbestos framework for the proposed 4 year period -2026-2030.
What you'll bring
* The candidate will have a minimum of an HNC/HND in a construction and/or occupational health and safety background.
* Experience in asbestos management role within utilities, construction or industrial environments.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites and projects.
* Strong understanding of asbestos legislation (e.g., CAR 2012), HSG264, HSG247 and associated guidance.
* Experience in commissioning, reviewing or conducting asbestos surveys, air monitoring and analytical activities.
* Knowledge of ISO 45001 and management system requirements.
* Ability to interpret technical data, risk assessments and method statements.
* Strong communication and relationship building skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience of internal auditing, gap analysis, performance reporting and associated continual improvement.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Minimum Tech membership of IOSH and CSCS card.
* Current valid driving licence.
What's in it for you
* 36 days annual leave.
* Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
* Share Schemes.
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving.
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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