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Apprentice Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst - (12 month apprenticeship programme)

Location
London, GB; Guildford - South East, GB; Essex - SouthEast, GB; Kent - SouthEast, GB; Surrey - SouthEast, GB; Sussex - SouthEast, GB
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 20, 2026

About the role

Launch Your Career in a Specialist Technical Profession Looking for a career that combines technical expertise, hands-on fieldwork and professional development? This is an opportunity to join an experienced Asbestos Consultancy Team and build a rewarding career in a highly regulated, safety-critical sector. Through structured training, industry-recognised qualifications and practical project experience, you'll develop the skills needed to help organisations manage risk, protect people and maintain safe environments across a diverse range of buildings and infrastructure projects. Purpose Scope of the Role As an Apprentice Asbestos Surveyor Analyst, you will support the delivery of asbestos surveying, air monitoring, sampling and analytical services across a varied portfolio of client sites. Working alongside experienced surveyors, analysts and technical specialists, you will gain practical experience while completing a Level 3 Asbestos Analyst Surveyor Apprenticeship. The role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and public sector environments. You'll contribute to projects ranging from asbestos management surveys in occupied buildings to refurbishment and demolition surveys supporting major construction and redevelopment projects. As part of your development, you will assist with site inspections, air monitoring activities, sample collection, data management and technical reporting, while developing a strong understanding of industry legislation, accredited quality systems and best practice standards. Regular interaction with clients, contractors, colleagues and building occupiers will form an important part of the role, ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally and to the highest technical standards. Your Impact in this Position This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway into a specialist technical profession with clear long-term career prospects. Through a blend of workplace mentoring, formal training, online learning and practical experience, you will work towards recognised industry qualifications, including the RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures. From day one, you'll develop a solid understanding of asbestos legislation, health and safety requirements, surveying methodologies, air monitoring techniques and quality assurance processes. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility across surveying and analytical activities, supporting the successful delivery of client projects and contributing to the management of asbestos-related risks. Successful completion of the programme can lead to a range of qualified career opportunities, including Asbestos Surveyor, Asbestos Analyst, Site Analyst or dual-trained Surveyor/Analyst roles, providing a strong foundation for long-term progression within the industry. Core Capabilities Technical Learning Agility You will thrive on developing specialist technical knowledge and applying it within real-world environments. This role will suit someone who enjoys learning, solving technical challenges and building expertise within a regulated industry. A genuine commitment to personal development and achieving apprenticeship milestones will be key to your success. Health, Safety and Compliance Focus Safety sits at the heart of everything we do. You'll develop a detailed understanding of health, safety and regulatory requirements while working within a highly controlled environment. Success in this role requires a disciplined approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to following procedures that protect colleagues, clients and the wider public. Data Accuracy and Technical Reporting High-quality technical work relies on accurate information. You'll learn how to collect, manage and document survey findings, sample data and project information with precision. Your ability to produce clear, reliable records and support technical reporting will play an important role in delivering compliant, high-quality outcomes for clients. Professional Client Engagement As the face of our consultancy on client sites, you'll build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Professionalism, communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential. You'll become confident in engaging with clients, contractors and site teams, earning trust through your reliability, technical competence and professional conduct. Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement This role offers the opportunity to develop analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills in a technical environment. You'll be encouraged to ask questions, investigate challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. An enquiring mindset and a desire to understand how things work will help you develop into a trusted technical professional. Training, Qualifications Experience We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine enthusiasm for learning in a technical and safety-focused environment. Strong communication skills, good literacy and numeracy, and excellent attention to detail are important. An interest in health and safety, environmental consultancy, construction, engineering, science or building-related disciplines would be advantageous. GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above are desirable, as is any previous experience within a practical, engineering, construction, laboratory, site-based or customer-facing environment. A full UK driving license is essential. Working Environment This is a full-time position based across the South East, delivering services on a regional client-site basis. The majority of your time will be spent on-site, supporting asbestos surveying, air monitoring and sampling activities across a wide variety of buildings and operational environments. The role involves regular travel to client locations, project sites, company offices, training venues and apprenticeship development sessions. Flexibility is provided through varied project locations and practical field-based working, with office attendance required for training, team collaboration and business activities as needed. #LI-PK1 #LI-HYBRID