Asbestos Surveyor

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We are currently looking to expand our team of Asbestos Lead Surveyors. The roles have recently opened through internal promotions and acquiring new contracts.

This is a great opportunity to work throughout the UK and at times offshore. The main office is located in the Midlands in Derby, but we are looking for surveyors based throughout the UK (Currently not Scotland at this time due to a surveying team presence already based in Scotland) to work mobile throughout the UK and times attend the office for meetings or collection of paperwork.

Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

Conduct asbestos sampling, Re-inspections, Management, Refurbishment and Demolition surveys on a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial properties in accordance with HSG264 and company procedures. Additional duties will include collecting site data, transport of asbestos samples to UKAS accredited laboratories approved by the company and completing asbestos survey reports and drawings using company software.

Building and maintaining client relationships plus providing specialist advice and technical support when required. Liaise with the Asbestos Surveying Quality, Contracts, Projects Managers and Supervisor as and when required. Liaise with clients where necessary.

Set a personal example and generally promote the company in a professional manner at all times.

Main Duties:

Working in accordance with current health & safety guidelines and adhering to company policies and procedures, ensuring quality and professionalism at all times. Ensuring all work carried out complies with CAR 2012, HSG 264 and all other regulatory asbestos legislation. Responsible for carrying out all types of Asbestos Sampling Surveying and Re-inspections. The surveyor will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the survey process once on site. Assessing the site for additional risks and liaising with the client to ensure all areas of the area to be inspected are accessible and without significant risk. Agreeing and defining any deviations from the agreed scope of work. Leading the survey and mentoring trainee surveyors when the need is required. Managing and maintaining all equipment and PPE issued by the company, documenting inspections in accordance with company procedures.

Person Specification:

BOHS P402 (or equivalent) Buildings surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos qualification.

Minimum of 1 Years experience post qualification.

Flexible approach to commute and out of hours work.

Flexibility in working various shift changes i.e working days and then the next day could be an evening shift and then revert to days again (minimum required rest periods would be honoured between shifts).

Flexibility in travelling to various sites throughout the UK and at times offshore. This at times will require staying away from home in accommodation booked by the company.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages + Asbestos data collection software (currently Alpha Tracker)

Experience in collecting data using hand-held mobile devices

Literacy/Numeracy to Company standards

As MES work for several government agencies, the applicant will be required to go through DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), SC (Security Clearance Check) and any other security checks as required for working on such sites. Failure to pass such checks may result in the termination of the agreed contract between the applicant and Mitie

Due to company insurance policies for driving of company vehicles the minimum age is 21 and have no less than 1 years driving experience. Have no more than 6 penalty points on the license. Have no driving bans within the last 5 years (from date of ban ending).

Desirable:

P405, PASMA / IPAF, Confined Space, RPE Inspection, IOSH, CSCS or equivalent

Why should you work for us?

Exciting opportunity to join the largest FM company in the UK. This role will provide you with opportunities for training, development, progression, and internal promotions including Mideals, an opportunity to receive discounts at various high street retailers, including Curry's, John Lewis, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and B&Q.

We currently have contracts based around commercial properties, office sites, banking sites, broadcasting sites to name just a few. Currently we don't undertake domestic surveys as we find these are not that cost effective however this is not to say we wouldn't turn this work away if such an opportunity arose in the future.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.