Asbestos Consultant​/Senior Asbestos Consultant

Join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy where your technical expertise directly contributes to safer environments and improved quality of life. At Tetra Tech, you’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals solving complex challenges across infrastructure, environment, resource management and the built environment. We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Analyst / Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of projects across Scotland and beyond.

Purpose & Scope of the Role As an Asbestos Analyst / Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality asbestos surveying and analytical services across a diverse range of commercial, industrial and public-sector environments. Working within an established technical team, you will support the safe management and removal of asbestos in accordance with current legislation, industry standards and best practice guidance.

This role offers the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects, including government and secure-sector contracts, while building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Your Impact in this Position You will help protect people, property and communities by delivering accurate asbestos assessments and ensuring removal activities are completed safely and compliantly. Your technical knowledge and attention to detail will support informed decision-making for clients while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards across every project.
5 Core Capabilities Technical Surveying & Analytical Expertise Deliver asbestos surveys, air monitoring and analytical services to a high technical standard

Conduct 4-stage clearances, reassurance, background, leak and personal air testing

Assess asbestos-containing materials and provide practical risk management recommendations

Site Monitoring & Compliance Monitor asbestos removal activities to ensure compliance with legislation and approved procedures

Support safe working practices across a range of operational environments

Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and reporting

Client & Stakeholder Communication Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams

Provide clear technical guidance and professional updates throughout project delivery

Produce concise and comprehensive technical reports

Collaboration & Flexibility Work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams

Adapt to changing project requirements and varied site environments

Support projects involving regional, national and occasional international travel

Professional Standards & Integrity Demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to health and safety

Meet security clearance and background check requirements for secure-sector projects

Uphold professional standards in all client and site interactions

Training, Qualifications & ExperienceBOHS P402, P403 and P404 qualifications (or equivalent) are essential, alongside proven asbestos surveying and analytical experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, with higher-level qualifications such as an HND considered advantageous.

Working Environment This role is based in Scotland with a combination of site, client and office-based work. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements. Regular travel is expected, including occasional national and international assignments.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add…