Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Aberdeen, is currently looking to recruit an Asbestos Officer until the 24th of December 2025 on a rate of £19.50/hour PAYE – working 35 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday (8am-4pm) & Fridays for 8am-2pm. Some flexibilty may be required though. This role will be based in Aberdeen.
 
Responsibilities:
 
– Develop and maintain an asbestos register.
– Develop and maintain asbestos management programme.
– Update the Modus AIM’s 5 Asbestos Database or equivalent.
– Management of specialist contractors from purchase order to performance through to invoice
– Understand of building techniques and commercial stock
– Instruct and analyse asbestos survey reports, extracting key information.
– Instruct and oversee the asbestos removal works, including management of asbestos removal contractor(s).
– Undertake re-inspections of known ACM`s
– Provide advice on asbestos related matters as and when required across organisational services, snr management, client functions, building responsible persons, and frontline staff.
– Provide advice and guidance on the use of the organisation’s asbestos database to staff, external contractors, and others as required
– Contribute to the organisation`s policies and procedures on asbestos related matters and legislation changes
 
Essential Skills:
 
– Must hold BOHS Proficiency Module P405
– Must hold BOHS Proficiency Module P402
– Must hold BOHS S301 Asbestos and Other Fibres
– Have a sound knowledge of:

1. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
2. HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide.

iii. HSG247: The Licensed Contractors Guide.

1. HSG248: The analysts’ Guide for Sampling, Analysis and Clearance Procedures.
2. General building trades and construction techniques.

– Skills and experience in the following:

1. Dealing with a wide range of clients from a range of services and backgrounds.
2. Dealing with a range of property professionals and contractors (including contributing to contract monitoring meetings).

iii. Use of job-related databases and systems (e.g. Confirm, Consilium, modus AIM’s 5) to a competent level. 

1. Use of standard MS office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) to a competent level.
2. Strong Communication skills
3. Experienced negotiator

– As a minimum, demonstrate an understanding of:

1. The control Of Asbestos Regs 2012
2. Construction Design & Management Regs 2015

iii. Health and Safety Legislation

1. Risk management
2. Best value within a public sector environment

– Demonstrate commitment to:      

1. The principles and aims of the organisation
2. Completion of mandatory training courses and role specific training

iii. Continued Professional Development (CPD)
– The ability to travel to locations around the city to meet the requirements of the role
– A degree of flexibility in the event of incidents and emergencies
– Full UK driving licence
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Digital asbestos management systems
– Construction industry practices
– Management of asbestos contractors
– CSCS
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.