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Asbestos - Independent Technical Assessor

Job in Livingston, West Lothian, EH54, Scotland, UK
Listing for: UKAS
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Remote, covering the UK

We are seeking an experienced External Technical Assessor with a strong background in asbestos testing and inspection.

As an External Technical Assessor, you will play a pivotal role in the UKAS assessment process, offering invaluable expertise essential for rigorous assessments in the asbestos sector.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Qualifications: Ideally, you will hold the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (CoCA) or have completed most of the P401–P408 certifications. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
  • Experience: Proven expertise in asbestos testing and/or inspection activities.
  • Auditing: Experience in internal or external auditing, particularly to ISO/IEC
    17025 and ISO/IEC
    17020 standards, is desirable, although full training will be provided.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities, enabling you to effectively liaise with testing and inspection personnel, senior management teams, and clients at all levels.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Comprehensive understanding of asbestos products, including their location, use, and condition assessment.
  • Familiarity with sample handling, preparation techniques, and analysis methods (optical and/or electron microscopy) for asbestos fibres in bulk materials.
  • Knowledge of AIMS, RICE, and other relevant Proficiency Testing Schemes.
  • General knowledge of the homogeneity of products, appropriate sampling strategies, and associated health and safety considerations.
  • Insight into asbestos survey processes, including survey planning, resourcing, technical specifications, quality control, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with current asbestos regulations, codes of practice, and guidance, including the Analysts' Guide (HSG 248) and relevant MDHS documents.

Becoming a Technical Assessor for UKAS offers a unique, rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to broaden their skills and enhance their careers alongside their current roles.

Learn more about the role and application details here:

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