Asbestos Analyst

Asbestos Analyst - Covering Southwest region
This is a fantastic 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 and wear the badge with pride.
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, giving you the chance to make a real impact every day.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to)
You’ll carry out testing, inspection and reporting to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with SOCOTEC quality procedures and Health & Safety guidelines
Conducting asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, and four-stage clearance tests
Maintaining and calibrating equipment, ensuring a clean and safe working environment
Recording and issuing accurate analytical reports
Liaising with clients, project managers, and internal teams to deliver work to agreed timescales
Identifying 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 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/report writing
Time management and ability to meet project deadlines

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes