Trainee Asbestos Surveyor

Job Title: Trainee Asbestos Surveyor
Location: East Kilbride, Scotland

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established asbestos consultancy in their search for a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor to join their growing team based in East Kilbride.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the asbestos industry, with full training, industry qualifications, and ongoing support provided. You do not need to already hold the BOHS P402, although previous experience within construction, asbestos, or a similar practical environment would be highly desirable.

The role will involve working across the Central Belt of Scotland, initially carrying out asbestos surveys alongside experienced surveyors before progressing towards managing your own workload independently.

What You'll Be Joining

You'll be joining a respected consultancy delivering high-quality asbestos services across Scotland. The company offers structured training, excellent mentoring, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

For someone looking to establish themselves within the industry, this Trainee Asbestos Surveyor position provides the opportunity to gain both the qualifications and practical experience required to develop into a fully competent surveyor.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 - £28,000 salary (DOE)

• Company vehicle provided

• Full training and industry qualifications funded, including BOHS P402

• Company pension scheme

• 22-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Ongoing professional development

• Structured career progression

• Long-term, secure position

The Role

• Assisting experienced surveyors with Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) asbestos surveys

• Learning to identify and assess asbestos-containing materials in accordance with HSG264

• Collecting bulk samples and recording accurate site information

• Producing asbestos survey reports with full training provided

• Travelling across the Central Belt of Scotland

• Working across commercial, industrial, domestic, education, and public sector properties

• Developing your knowledge of asbestos legislation and industry best practice

• Gradually progressing towards independently managing your own surveying workload

• Ensuring all work complies with HSE guidance and company procedures

About You

• Construction or asbestos industry experience would be desirable

• Previous asbestos experience is beneficial but not essential

• BOHS P402 is not required, with training and qualifications provided

• Keen to develop a long-term career within asbestos surveying

• Practical and comfortable working in a field-based environment

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Willingness to travel throughout the Central Belt and occasionally stay away when required

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Professional, reliable, and eager to learn

Why This Role

• Excellent opportunity to start a career as an Asbestos Surveyor

• £25,000 - £28,000 starting salary

• Full training and BOHS qualifications provided

• Company vehicle from the outset

• Varied workload across Scotland's Central Belt

• Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy

• Supportive team with excellent mentoring and development opportunities

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