Senior Asbestos Consultant

Location:

RPS Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Asbestos Safety and Compliance

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? This is your opportunity to join as a Senior Asbestos Consultant in a team of industry specialists delivering critical asbestos surveying and air testing services across London and beyond. If you’re passionate about precision, compliance and making environments safer, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Asbestos Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of safety‑critical projects, providing expert surveying and air monitoring services that protect people and property. Reporting into our London office, this role is primarily site‑based, with flexibility for administrative tasks from home. You’ll work closely with clients and removal contractors, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and issuing certification for reoccupation. From conducting surveys and performing air tests to producing detailed technical reports, your work will uphold the highest standards of safety and quality across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, aviation, utilities and commercial property.

In the short term, you’ll gain exposure to high‑profile assignments and work towards achieving the P405 qualification, paving the way for progression into project management. Medium‑term opportunities include auditing responsibilities and mentoring junior consultants, while longer‑term development could see you leading major projects and becoming a recognised industry expert. This is a role where your technical leadership will make a tangible difference.

At 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.

Your expertise in asbestos surveying will be the foundation of this role. You’ll conduct management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys with absolute precision, ensuring every detail is captured and documented in line with current legislation and industry best practice. The role is about safeguarding lives and environments. You’ll use advanced tools and software to collect and analyse data, delivering clear, actionable insights that clients can trust.

Your ability to interpret findings and provide practical recommendations will set the standard for compliance and safety.

Expertise in air monitoring and analytical techniques is critical and your role will ensure it meets the highest safety benchmarks. You’ll carry out rigorous air monitoring and four‑stage clearance procedures, using calibrated equipment to collect samples and prepare them for microscopic analysis. Accuracy is everything—you’ll interpret fibre counts with confidence and issue certificates of reoccupation only when conditions are fully compliant.

Your deep understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 will underpin every decision, giving clients complete assurance that their sites are safe.

This capability is about being the trusted authority in complex environments. You’ll bring a thorough understanding of asbestos‑containing materials, removal processes, and associated hazards, applying this expertise in sectors where precision is non‑negotiable, such as pharmaceuticals, aviation and utilities. You would require to stay ahead of evolving regulations and industry innovations, enabling you to advise clients and colleagues with confidence and clarity.

Your ability to transform technical data into clear, comprehensive reports will be key. Every report you produce will combine accuracy, detail and actionable insights, supported by photographic evidence where required. You’ll…