What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asbestos Consultant / Senior Asbestos Consultant position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy where your technical expertise directly contributes to safer environments and improved quality of life. At Tetra Tech, you’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals solving complex challenges across infrastructure, environment, resource management and the built environment. We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Analyst / Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of projects across Scotland and beyond.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
As an Asbestos Analyst / Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality asbestos surveying and analytical services across a diverse range of commercial, industrial and public-sector environments. Working within an established technical team, you will support the safe management and removal of asbestos in accordance with current legislation, industry standards and best practice guidance.
This role offers the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects, including government and secure-sector contracts, while building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Your Impact in this Position
You will help protect people, property and communities by delivering accurate asbestos assessments and ensuring removal activities are completed safely and compliantly. Your technical knowledge and attention to detail will support informed decision-making for clients while maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards across every project.
5 Core Capabilities
Technical Surveying & Analytical Expertise
- Deliver asbestos surveys, air monitoring and analytical services to a high technical standard
- Conduct 4-stage clearances, reassurance, background, leak and personal air testing
- Assess asbestos-containing materials and provide practical risk management recommendations
Site Monitoring & Compliance
- Monitor asbestos removal activities to ensure compliance with legislation and approved procedures
- Support safe working practices across a range of operational environments
- Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and reporting
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams
- Provide clear technical guidance and professional updates throughout project delivery
- Produce concise and comprehensive technical reports
Collaboration & Flexibility
- Work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams
- Adapt to changing project requirements and varied site environments
- Support projects involving regional, national and occasional international travel
Professional Standards & Integrity
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to health and safety
- Meet security clearance and background check requirements for secure-sector projects
- Uphold professional standards in all client and site interactions
Training, Qualifications & Experience
BOHS P402, P403 and P404 qualifications (or equivalent) are essential, alongside proven asbestos surveying and analytical experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, with higher-level qualifications such as an HND considered advantageous.
Working Environment
This role is based in Scotland with a combination of site, client and office-based work. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements. Regular travel is expected, including occasional national and international assignments.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.