Asbestos Analyst

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Safe Built Environments Through High Precision Asbestos Air Monitoring

Step into a role where technical fieldwork, autonomy and real world impact come together. This is an opportunity to apply specialist expertise on complex sites, contribute to safer operations across diverse environments and progress along a clearly defined career pathway.

The role will cover locations across the Southeast and London, as well as the Darlington area in the Northeast. In addition to the very competitive salary and overtime rates, we also offer a company car or a car allowance, giving you the flexibility and support you need for your role.

In this role you will safeguard people and commercial environments by delivering precise asbestos air monitoring and analysis to UKAS standards. You will carry out air testing, airborne fibre counting, reassurance sampling, leak and smoke testing, and four stage clearances for reoccupation, producing clear, accurate and compliant technical reports. Your work involves planning and managing your own schedule, reviewing contractors’ risk assessments and method statements, completing routine QC slide checks and collaborating closely with clients, contractors and internal colleagues.

You will apply HSE guidance, particularly HSG
248, and follow approved procedures at every stage to ensure safe and reliable outcomes.

You will report to the Regional Operations Manager and operate across commercial and industrial sites rather than residential settings. Projects vary from single day clearances to multiweek or multisite projects, requiring disciplined coordination of equipment, travel and sample management. You will work directly with clients, onsite teams and internal quality and operations departments, contributing to audits, method reviews and continuous improvement.

From the outset you will achieve or maintain UKAS authorisation and deliver consistently accurate monitoring, analysis and clearance reporting. Over time you will take ownership of more complex sites, lead aspects of RAMS review and client briefings, contribute to internal quality performance and share knowledge with colleagues.

You may choose to become dual trained as both Analyst and Surveyor, broadening your technical capability and opening further development pathways. As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to support consultancy activities such as asbestos management planning and advisory work, allowing a gradual transition into more strategic responsibilities where desired. The career pathway is structured, supportive and flexible, with opportunities to gain further BOHS qualifications and progress into senior analytical, quality or supervisory roles.

At Tetra Tech RPS we recruit using core capabilities - the toolkit of essential skills, experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively. As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals that meet a benchmark level of expertise.

But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

You will bring strong competence in asbestos air monitoring and fibre analysis across varied and often challenging environments. This includes carrying out background, personal, leak, smoke and reassurance testing, along with four stage clearances for reoccupation. You will confidently use, calibrate and maintain air sampling equipment, apply phase contrast microscopy techniques with precision, and interpret results using sound professional judgement. Your methodical approach ensures analytical accuracy and consistent protection for building users and workers.

You will apply a solid understanding of asbestos hazards, control measures and relevant legislation, translating regulatory guidance such as HSG
248 into clear, safe and effective working practices. You will critically assess RAMS, ensure…