Asbestos Surveyor
Job description
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Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
A well-established UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to support a busy and growing workload across Liverpool and the wider North West region. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor seeking a stable role with strong earning potential and a structured, well-managed workload.
This position is focused purely on surveying, offering a consistent pipeline of work across commercial, industrial, and public sector properties.
What You'll Be Joining
You'll be joining a respected consultancy known for delivering high-quality asbestos services. The company promotes a supportive working environment, realistic workloads, and ongoing investment in staff development.
Salary & Benefits
£36,000 - £38,000 salary (DOE)
Company vehicle or car allowance
22-25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Overtime opportunities available
Stable, long-term workload
Supportive management team
The Role
Carrying out Management, Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys in line with HSG264
Conducting bulk sampling and ensuring correct procedures are followed
Producing accurate, compliant survey reports
Working across commercial, industrial, and public sector properties
Ensuring all work complies with HSE guidance and current legislation
Managing workload independently across multiple sites
About You
BOHS P402 (essential)
Experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor
Strong understanding of HSG264 and asbestos legislation
Ability to manage workload independently
Full UK driving licence
Professional, organised, and reliable
Why This Role
Competitive salary for a survey-focused role
Structured, well-managed workload
Strong benefits package
Long-term stability within a growing consultancy
Supportive and professional working environment
For further information or to apply, contact Aidan Morgan or send your CV to
for immediate consideration.
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⭐ Highlight your BOHS P402 certification prominently as this is essential for the role
📊 Quantify your surveying experience: 'Completed 150+ Management surveys across commercial properties'
🌐 Emphasise your HSG264 knowledge and HSE compliance experience in your skills section
🎯 Mention experience with R&D surveys specifically as the role covers both Management and Refurbishment & Demolition work
🤝 Showcase your ability to work independently managing multiple sites as this is key to the role
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- •Completed 180+ Management surveys across commercial and industrial properties, ensuring full HSG264 compliance and HSE guidance adherence
- •Conducted bulk sampling procedures for 45 R&D surveys, producing accurate compliant reports within 5-day turnaround targets
- •Managed independent workload covering 12 active survey sites simultaneously across North West region, maintaining 98% client satisfaction
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Penguin Recruitment's Asbestos Surveyor position represents exactly the survey-focused role I've been seeking, particularly given your UKAS-accredited status and structured workload across Liverpool and the North West. My BOHS P402 certification and HSG264 compliance experience align perfectly with your requirements for Management and R&D surveys.
My background in asbestos surveying has equipped me with the technical expertise and independent working skills essential for managing multiple commercial, industrial and public sector sites whilst maintaining HSE compliance standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Explain the key differences between Management surveys and Refurbishment & Demolition surveys under HSG264
- ›What are the essential steps in conducting bulk sampling for asbestos identification?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with current HSE guidance during asbestos surveys?
- ›Describe the process for producing compliant asbestos survey reports
- ›What are the main requirements for UKAS-accredited asbestos surveying?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple survey sites independently
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a potential safety issue during a survey
- ›How do you prioritise your workload when managing surveys across different property types?
- ›Give an example of when you had to explain technical survey findings to a non-technical client
- ›Tell me about a challenging survey you completed and how you overcame any obstacles
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple survey sites independently
Describe a situation where you identified a potential safety issue during a survey