Project Asbestos Surveyor

Job Title: Project Asbestos Surveyor

Head Office Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham

Job Location: (Chippenham - SN140GU)

Salary - £42,100 with a van per annum

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time 37Hrs

Closing Date - 06/11/2024

Interview Date - TBC

About the role

This role will be covering Swindon, Oxford, Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett and surrounding areas. At times you will be required to cover other Wiltshire areas.

Conducting Asbestos Surveys: Performing detailed inspections of social housing properties to identify the presence, location, and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

Risk Assessment: Assessing the risk posed by identified ACMs, taking into account their condition, location, and the potential for disturbance.

Sampling and Analysis: Collecting samples of suspected ACMs and ensuring they are analysed accurately in a laboratory setting to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Report Preparation: Compiling comprehensive survey reports on TEAMS that detail findings, risk assessments, and recommendations for the management or removal of asbestos.

Compliance and Regulation: Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation and guidelines, such as the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Advising on Management Plans: Providing expert advice on the creation and implementation of asbestos management plans to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.

Client Communication: Communicating findings and recommendations clearly to housing managers, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders.

Training and Awareness: Educating housing staff and residents about the dangers of asbestos and safe practices to prevent disturbance.

Health and Safety: Adhering to strict health and safety protocols to protect themselves, residents, and the general public from asbestos exposure.

Continuous Professional Development: Staying updated with the latest industry standards, regulations, and best practices in asbestos management.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

Qualification:

Possession of a relevant asbestos surveying qualification, such as the BOHS P402 (Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos) or equivalent.

Experience:

Proven experience conducting asbestos surveys, preferably in a social housing context or similar residential settings.

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of asbestos-related regulations and best practices, particularly the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Technical Skills:

Ability to identify different types of asbestos-containing materials and understand sampling techniques.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for report writing and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Attention to Detail:

Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough inspection and accurate reporting.

Health and Safety Awareness:

Strong commitment to health and safety protocols to protect themselves and others from asbestos exposure.

Driving License:

A valid driver`s license, as the role often requires traveling between sites.

Desirable Criteria

Additional Qualifications:

Additional certifications such as BOHS P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings) or equivalent.

Experience in Social Housing:

Specific experience working within the social housing sector, understanding its unique challenges and requirements.

IT Skills:

Proficiency in using software for data collection and reporting purposes.

Customer Service Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with residents and housing management.

Continuous Learning:

Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry changes.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord.

About us

GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England.

We believe passionately in our mission to build better lives and provide social housing and support services to 54,000 people across our four localities. We are proud to play an active role in helping people to deal with the consequences of the housing crisis by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

Our purpose

We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.

Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.

Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.

Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

GreenSquareAccord also offer a non-contractual performance-related bonus scheme. Further details will be made available upon joining, along with supporting documentation which can be found on the GreenSquareAccord intranet site.

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.