Bring your technical precision to a role that directly protects people and assets. Join a quality driven team delivering UKAS accredited asbestos surveys, air monitoring and consultancy across complex commercial and industrial estates. You’ll apply robust methodology, produce defensible reporting and give pragmatic guidance that helps clients confidently manage asbestos risk to regulatory standards and recognised best practice. The role will cover locations across the Southeast and London, as well as the Darlington area in the Northeast. In addition to the very competitive salary and overtime rates, we also offer a company car or a car allowance, giving you the flexibility and support you need for your role. Purpose & Scope of the Role The role safeguards operational environments by delivering technically rigorous asbestos consultancy across a varied portfolio of live sites and development projects. You will plan and execute asbestos surveys, air monitoring and analytical verification, while producing clear, accurate and auditable reports that stand up to scrutiny. Working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will interact closely with clients, asbestos removal contractors, accredited laboratories and internal colleagues to ensure work is executed safely, proportionately and in line with UK regulatory requirements and UKAS standards. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support single site assignments as well as complex, multilocation projects for major commercial and industrial properties. Your Impact in this position From day one, you’ll consolidate and extend your technical capability across surveying, analysis and consultancy, supported by structured training and mentoring. As you progress, you’ll take ownership of more complex client portfolios, lead on project delivery and broaden your advisory remit in asbestos management and compliance. Longer term, the role provides a defined pathway into senior consultancy, technical leadership or project management, with ongoing professional development underpinning your career trajectory. Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech RPS At Tetra Tech RPS we recruit using core capabilities - the toolkit of essential skills, experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively. As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals that meet a benchmark level of expertise. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Asbestos Technical Expertise & Compliance Expertise in asbestos surveying, air monitoring and consultancy is key, backed by solid understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSG264, HSG248 and UKAS requirements. You will select proportionate methodologies for diverse building types and project phases, tailoring sampling strategies, analytical techniques and management advice to the risk profile. Your decisions are to be evidence based, well documented and fully auditable, with a commitment to staying ahead of regulatory updates and technical best practice. Safety & Risk Assessment You are to be a visible safety leader, able to identify hazards in live environments, assess risk accurately and set appropriate controls without compromising project delivery. Proactive engagement with licensed and non licensed asbestos activities is essential, with decisive intervention when standards fall and, where necessary, pausing works to protect health, safety and the public. Your calm judgement under pressure and learning mindset as well as drawing on incidents, near misses and audit findings will drive continuous improvement. Technical Reporting You will transform site data, analytical results and observational evidence into reports that are precise, logically structured and aligned with regulatory and client expectations. Your discipline in record keeping, chain of custody, quality assurance and control procedures ensures the integrity of every output. You own the quality of your work, welcome peer review, address issues early and help maintain consistent UKAS aligned standards across deliverables. Stakeholder Communication Required to act as a trusted technical adviser who can translate complex risks, survey findings and legal duties into clear, context specific guidance. Whether engaging with clients, project managers, contractors or colleagues, you adapt your style for technical and nontechnical audiences alike, enabling effective decision making particularly during sensitive remediation or regulatory interactions. Operational Delivery & Time Management You plan and prioritise effectively across multiple sites and deadlines, coordinating travel, surveys, analysis and reporting to meet commitments without compromising safety or quality. You will be self sufficient on site and collaborative in multidisciplinary teams, using digital survey tools, reporting platforms and standard office software to deliver efficiently. Your adaptability and resilience help you respond positively to changing conditions and client needs. Qualifications & Experience You will hold relevant BOHS modules, including P402, P403 and P404, or recognised RSPH equivalents, with proven experience delivering asbestos activities within a UKAS accredited organisation. You are to have a full UK driving licence and a track record of producing compliant, high quality work across surveys, air monitoring and consultancy. Working Environment This is a hybrid role combining site based surveying and air monitoring with remote or office based analysis, reporting and collaboration. Site visits are planned in advance to support workload balance and operational readiness. Office attendance is expected periodically for team collaboration, training, quality reviews and project meetings, with frequency aligned to project needs. You will travel to client locations as required and, on occasion, support activities outside standard hours. We support flexible arrangements, including three or four day working weeks. Overtime opportunities may be available and are remunerated at enhanced rates. Rewarding Your Expertise At Tetra Tech RPS Consulting, we aim to offer a competitive market-rate salary aligned with the level and responsibilities of each role. Our total reward package is designed to reflect the seniority and impact of the position and includes a range of attractive benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing. Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. Why join Tetra Tech RPS? At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120 countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science-led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward-thinking community that’s shaping a better future. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. 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