Senior Asbestos Consultant in Abingdon

Join us in shaping the future of asbestos safety and compliance. This is your opportunity to join as a Senior Asbestos Consultant in a team of industry specialists delivering critical asbestos surveying and air testing services across London and beyond. If you’re passionate about precision, compliance and making environments safer, we want to hear from you.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Senior Asbestos Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of safety‑critical projects, providing expert surveying and air monitoring services that protect people and property. Reporting into our London office, this role is primarily site‑based, with flexibility for administrative tasks from home. You’ll work closely with clients and removal contractors, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and issuing certification for reoccupation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct management, refurbishment and demolition asbestos surveys with absolute precision, ensuring every detail is captured and documented in line with current legislation and industry best practice.
• Carry out rigorous air monitoring and four‑stage clearance procedures, using calibrated equipment to collect samples and prepare them for microscopic analysis.
• Interpret fibre counts with confidence and issue certificates of reoccupation only when conditions are fully compliant.
• Produce detailed technical reports combining accuracy, detail and actionable insights, supported by photographic evidence where required.
• Audit reports prepared by others, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.
• Provide technical sign‑off, coach junior team members and share knowledge to help others grow.
• Lead major projects and become a recognised industry expert, progressing into project management and mentoring roles.

Qualifications & Experience

• P402, P403 and P404 qualifications, with experience in asbestos surveying and air testing including four‑stage clearance.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• P405 certification or willingness to obtain it is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• Experience across diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, aviation, utilities and commercial property.

Working Environment

This is a site‑based role covering London, the Home Counties and Essex, with occasional projects extending south of Birmingham or towards Milton Keynes. Expect to work on client sites five days per week, with travel of up to a maximum of two hours each way. Administrative tasks can be completed from home, offering flexibility. Opportunities for overseas assignments are available with all expenses covered.

Benefits & Compensation

Tetra Tech RPS Consulting offers a competitive market‑rate salary aligned with the level and responsibilities of each role. The total reward package is designed to reflect seniority and includes a range of attractive benefits that support professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Seniority Level & Employment Type

Mid‑Senior level – Full‑time Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales – Industries: Business Consulting and Services.