Assistant Asbestos Surveyor

  • Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • 13/01/2026
Full time Construction Management Skilled Trades & Labour Assistant Construction Labourer

Job Description

Assistant Asbestos Surveyor (Trainee Opportunity)
£24,000 £25,000 + full training provided
Southampton, Hampshire

We re working with a well-established, UKAS-accredited Asbestos Management Consultancy who have been operating for over 20 years and are known for their quality and professionalism.

They re looking for a reliable, hands-on Assistant Asbestos Surveyor ( 2nd Man) to support surveyors on a large residential contract. This role would suit someone currently working as a self-employed driver, labourer or in construction who s looking for steady work, a change of direction or the chance to learn a skilled trade.

The role will start as a 3-month contract, with a strong chance of becoming permanent and progressing into a fully qualified Asbestos Surveyor role if it s something you enjoy.

As an Assistant Asbestos Surveyor, you will be:

  • Working alongside experienced Asbestos Surveyors on site

  • Helping with access and safety, including ladders, equipment and site preparation

  • Travelling to residential sites across the South Coast

  • Following health and safety procedures at all times

  • Learning how asbestos surveys are carried out, with full support and training

This could be a good fit if you:

  • Have a full clean UK driving licence (essential)

  • Have hands-on experience (construction, labouring, site work or driving)

  • Are reliable, practical and safety-conscious

  • Are happy travelling and working as part of a small team

  • Want to learn a new skill and move into a long-term career

  • CSCS and Asbestos Awareness training are useful but not essential, as these can be arranged.

What s on offer:

  • £24,000 £25,000 starting salary

  • 3-month contract with the option to go permanent

  • Full training towards BOHS P402 qualification

  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced surveyors

  • The chance to build a stable, long-term career in asbestos surveying

  • Work with a respected consultancy with consistent contracts and workload

If you re currently self-employed, working on site or driving and want something more stable with proper training and progression, this could be a great opportunity.

For more information, contact Angelina at Golden Fox Recruitment on (phone number removed) for an informal discussion about the role.

Commutable locations: Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Chandlers Ford, Hedge End, Netley, Hythe, Marchwood, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Whiteley, Petersfield, Lymington, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Chichester, Salisbury, Andover