Full job descriptionJob Title: Asbestos Surveyor
Location: Basildon, Essex
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established asbestos and environmental consultancy in their search for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join their team covering Basildon and the wider Essex region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified surveyor looking to join a professional and growing consultancy with a varied portfolio of projects across commercial, industrial, domestic, and public sector properties.
The position offers a diverse workload, regional coverage, and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and technically focused environment.
What You’ll Be JoiningYou’ll be joining a respected environmental consultancy specialising in asbestos surveying, compliance, and health and safety services.
The business places a strong emphasis on delivering accurate, high-quality surveys while maintaining excellent client relationships and professional standards.
For an experienced Asbestos Surveyor, this is an opportunity to work independently across a range of interesting projects while benefiting from the support of an established team.
Salary & Benefits*Competitive salary (depending on experience)

*Company vehicle

*Company pension scheme

*Ongoing training and professional development

*Varied portfolio of commercial and domestic projects

*Supportive technical and operational team

*Long-term career development opportunities

*Permanent, full-time position

The Role*Carrying out Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys in accordance with HSG264

*Conducting bulk asbestos sampling across a range of property types

*Producing accurate, detailed, and compliant asbestos survey reports

*Working across commercial, industrial, domestic, and public sector properties

*Managing your own diary and workload effectively

*Travelling across Basildon, Essex, and surrounding areas

*Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and site representatives

*Maintaining accurate electronic survey records and documentation

*Ensuring all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance, and company procedures

About You*BOHS P402 qualification (essential)

*Previous experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor

*Strong understanding of HSG264 and current asbestos legislation

*Experience carrying out Management and R&D asbestos surveys

*Experience working within a UKAS-accredited consultancy is desirable

*Confident working independently in a field-based position

*Strong communication and report-writing skills

*Full UK driving licence

*Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work

Why This Role*Opportunity to join an established asbestos and environmental consultancy

*Varied surveying workload across multiple sectors

*Regional coverage across Basildon and Essex

*Strong technical and operational support

*Ongoing professional development and training

*Long-term career progression opportunities

*Permanent position within a respected organisation

If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on or email