SGS

Asbestos Surveyor

SGS  •  Wolverhampton, GB (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised globally as the benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. With over 100,000 employees across 2,600 locations, we work together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – reflects what we deliver every day: trusted work done properly, safely, and to the highest standards.

Asbestos Surveyor

Field Based – Midlands area
Competitive salary + bonus + company vehicle + pension up to 8%

More than a job — this is a role where your work matters

If you’re an experienced Asbestos Surveyor, you already know the reality of the role — travel, site conditions, deadlines, and the importance of getting it right.

At SGS, we make sure you’re properly supported to do exactly that.

You’ll work in a stable, well-structured environment with a strong pipeline of work, the right tools, and a team that understands what it takes to deliver quality safely and consistently.

What you’ll get in return (the part that really matters)

We know this role isn’t just about salary — it’s about total earnings, support, and long-term value.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

  • Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
  • Paid travel time as part of your working day
  • Clear and structured overtime approach
  • Company vehicle, fuel card, PPE, tools and full equipment provided
  • Private medical cover + life assurance (subject to eligibility)
  • Contributory pension up to 8%
  • Generous annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Retail discounts, wellbeing support and gym membership
  • Length of service awards + Christmas vouchers

The role

As an Asbestos Surveyor at SGS, you will carry out consultancy and surveying activities across a variety of client sites, ensuring asbestos risks are identified, assessed and managed safely and compliantly.

You’ll operate across a mix of environments — from industrial locations, commercial premises and domestic properties — delivering high-quality surveys and reports that clients rely on to stay compliant and safe

What you’ll be doing

  • Conduct asbestos surveys and safely sample suspect materials in line with industry standards
  • Accurately record findings and produce clear, compliant reports
  • Assess asbestos risks and provide practical advice on management or removal
  • Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
  • Support quality assurance activities, audits and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • BOHS P402 (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience as an Asbestos Surveyor
  • Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation, regulations and best practice
  • Excellent attention to detail and reporting skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
  • Full driving licence to use in the UK and willingness to travel

Additional Information

Why join SGS?

We know you have options in this market — here’s what sets SGS apart:

  • Stability you can rely on – a global organisation with consistent work and long-term investment
  • Quality over volume – we focus on doing the job properly, not rushing through work
  • Real career progression – opportunities to move across sectors, services and roles
  • Supportive management – leaders who understand the realities of field-based work
  • Variety of projects – exposure to different industries, sites and client environments

If you’re looking for more than just your next role — this is where you build a career

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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