Asbestos Analyst

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring, water safety, horticulture hygiene solutions, fire safety consultancy, occupational hygiene assessments and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges. We use industry‑leading tools and science‑based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

• Life Assurance: Our policy significantly exceeds other market offerings, providing invaluable support to your family during difficult times.
• Company Car Program: Choose from over 150 vehicles across various manufacturers, models, fuel types (including EVs), and colours.
• Work‑Life Balance: We promote a healthy work‑life balance with contracted hours of 39 per week, Monday to Friday.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Enhanced Benefits: We provide an enhanced company pension scheme and an improved family leave policy exceeding statutory requirements.
• Employee Recognition: Our award schemes celebrate and acknowledge outstanding contributions of our team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding environments while helping to drive the success and growth of our business.

As SOCOTEC continues to grow, we’re expanding our Environment & Safety Division and are looking for a dedicated Asbestos Analyst to join our team.

We’re seeking a proactive, adaptable, and committed professional who can work confidently both independently and as part of a team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in identifying, monitoring, and analysing asbestos to ensure the safety of buildings and the people who use them. Your expertise will support projects across diverse sectors, including defence, rail, roads, power stations, retail, heritage and service sectors.

The tasks you will undertake include (but are not limited to):

• Carry out testing, inspection and reporting to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with SOCOTEC quality procedures and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conduct asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, and four‑stage clearance tests.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Record and issue accurate analytical reports.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and internal teams to deliver work to agreed timetables.
• Identify opportunities to support SOCOTEC’s wider services.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Must hold BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications (or RSPH Level 3 in Asbestos Air Monitoring).
• Industry experience essential with a proven track record of conducting a similar role.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good client‑facing skills – confident in liaising with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and report writing.
• Time management and ability to meet project deadlines.