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JOB TITLE Asbestos Surveyor
POST NUMBER 012785
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £34,834 to £38,223 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
At Stevenage Borough Council we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance across our properties. As an Asbestos Surveyor with us, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of our community by identifying and managing asbestos hazards.
The Asbestos Surveyor is responsible for conducting thorough asbestos assessments, audits, surveys, and inspections in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines. The role involves identifying asbestos-containing materials within the council’s portfolio of properties, assessing risks, providing recommendations, and organising and overseeing the safe execution of asbestos removal and encapsulation. The role is also responsible for conducting asbestos audits and reporting on findings to ensure ongoing compliance.
The role provides expert advice and guidance to internal colleagues, stakeholders, external contractors, and regulatory authorities on asbestos-related matters, ensuring compliance with asbestos regulations and duties.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience in asbestos surveying and bulk sampling. You will have the ability to organise and oversee asbestos remedial works, from inception to completion with keen attention to detail and analytical thinking ensuring accuracy and compliance every step of the way.
The successful candidate will have:
• BHOS P405 qualification.
• Deep understanding of current asbestos legislation, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Surveying.
• BOHS P402 Certificate or BOHS P403 and P404 certificates or equivalent.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
Cycle to Work scheme
Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
Discounted Health and Fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
For an informal discussion about this role please contact David Rix david.rix@stevenage.gov.uk
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
Closing date for receipt of applications: 02 June 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
