Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor
Ref: Derbyshire County Council
Department: Corporate Services and Transformation
Service Area: Property
Job Family: Repairs and Maintenance
Grade: 3 month rolling contract- 37 hours a week- £25.53p/h

Purpose of the Role
To support the Council in ensuring full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) by conducting asbestos surveys, maintaining accurate records, and offering professional advice on asbestos management. You will also assist in auditing contractors, liaising with external partners, and supporting statutory compliance across Derbyshire County Council's property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
1.Conduct Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition asbestos surveys across all DCC sites and ensure results are accurately reported and archived.
2.Evaluate asbestos survey findings and create risk assessments, contributing to the Asset Management Plan.
3.Provide expert advice on asbestos compliance to Duty Holders, site managers, and staff in accordance with HSG 264 and DCC Asbestos Policy.
4.Manage and respond to the asbestos@derbyshire.gov.uk inbox, including processing survey requests and allocating work to surveyors.
5.Coordinate and oversee the Statutory Asbestos Management Programme, ensuring 100% compliance is achieved and maintained.
6.Assist in auditing asbestos removal contractors and analytical services on the DCC framework.
7.Distribute quality-checked survey reports to relevant departments and ensure updates to the Asset Management System.
8.Provide support in Radon-related work and asbestos awareness training events.
9.Obtain quotes for asbestos-related works and liaise with external contractors on delivery and performance.
10.Support the DCC Health & Safety Consultants and Property Maintenance teams with data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.
11.Update asbestos registers, floor plans, and building data with new or revised survey information.

Compliance and Regulations
·Assist with the enforcement and implementation of CAR 2012 and DCC's internal asbestos management procedures.
·Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of HSG 264 - Asbestos: The Survey Guide.
·Take bulk samples in accordance with established HSE methods and ensure accurate record keeping.
·Contribute to the delivery and administration of asbestos awareness and Duty Holder training sessions.
·Help ensure the Council's asbestos-related documentation and training records remain accurate and compliant.

Key Working Relationships
·DCC Architects, Principal Designers, and Area Surveyors
·Head of Property Maintenance (Line Manager)
·External asbestos contractors and consultants
·Council departments, schools, community sites, and local residents
·Heads of Establishments and Duty Holders

Person Specification
Essential Experience
·Full-time, practical field experience in asbestos surveying (as defined by HSG 264)
·Experience conducting Management and Refurbishment/Demolition asbestos surveys
·Practical knowledge of construction types and survey methodologies
·Experience of working independently and collaboratively on complex surveying tasks
Desirable Experience
·Experience across industrial, commercial, and domestic property sectors
·Experience inspecting and evaluating asbestos removal works

Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
·Strong understanding of Control of Asbestos Regulations, HSG 264, and relevant HSE guidance
·Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
·High level of accuracy in maintaining records and reporting
·Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
·Excellent communication skills and ability to advise or influence stakeholders
·Ability to work at height, in confined spaces, and physically access varied survey environments

Desirable:
·Knowledge of DCC's Asset Management System (Asbestos Module)
·Familiarity with local government buildings and operational procedures
·Understanding of equality and diversity in service delivery

Qualifications
Essential:
·BOHS P402 - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos
·Craft or construction qualifications through formal apprenticeship or equivalent
Desirable:
·BOHS P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings
·Construction or building-related academic qualifications

Values & Behaviours
You are expected to demonstrate DCC's values in all aspects of your work, including:
·Putting people first - providing clear advice and support to Duty Holders and site users
·Acting with integrity - ensuring legal compliance and accurate record keeping
·Working together - collaborating with surveyors, contractors, and external partners
·Striving for excellence - ensuring quality and consistency in all surveying and reporting work
 
If interested please email me your CV on eva.padgett@carringtonwest.com or call me on 02393876212