Senior Asbestos Consultant (Environmental) - Birmingham or Manchester

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

Your Team

Our asbestos and hazardous materials consultancy team are based throughout the UK and provide advice to some of the largest property and infrastructure owners in the country. We undertake significant work in the commercial property, rail and aviation sectors, and work alongside our colleagues from other disciplines on some of the most exciting development projects that are shaping the environment we live and work in. Our team ethos is for everybody to be a consultant, providing knowledge and solutions to our clients to help them manage their risk from asbestos and hazardous materials. Therefore, we offer a wide range of internal and external training to develop our team members to ensure they trajectory their career goals.

• Delivery of site and office-based asbestos and hazardous materials projects
• Undertaking asbestos management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys
• Undertaking asbestos air monitoring and removal verification
• Producing asbestos survey and remediation reports, removal specifications
• Providing asbestos related consultancy and advice in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012) and associated ACoP

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Previous experience of asbestos related activities undertaken within UKAS accredited organisations.
• BOHS P402-404 Proficiency Modules (or RSPH equivalent)
• A passion to develop your knowledge and career in the built and natural environment

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.