Permanent
Based near Buxton, and some WFH
Monday to Friday.
£47,686 - £54,453 plus generous Civil Service Pension
Initially the role is Project based, but will become research based.
Our client is seeking a Senior Scientist to deliver asbestos-related site investigations,
research and regulatory support activities across Great Britain.
Working within the Science and Research Centre in Buxton, you will use your asbestos knowledge and practical site experience to support the evidence base underpinning the Control of Asbestos Regulations and help improve the management of asbestos risks in workplaces across Great Britain.
We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience of asbestos
surveys, duty-to-manage activities and clearance testing.
As a Senior Scientist, you will apply your asbestos expertise to support the regulatory,
forensic, incident investigations and research activities.
For the foreseeable future, a significant proportion of the role will involve external site-
based project delivery activities across Great Britain.
This role involves working with asbestos in both controlled laboratory environments and
during site-based activities. You will be required to wear close-fitting respiratory
protective equipment (RPE) when carrying out certain tasks and must therefore be able
to successfully complete face-fit testing.
Person:
Must be degree level educated.
Practical experience of asbestos surveys, duty-to-manage activities and clearance testing are essential to for the role.
The BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos or a combination of recognised
asbestos qualifications and professional experience that demonstrates equivalent
competence in asbestos surveying, duty-to-manage activities and clearance testing
Salary description
£47000.00 - £54400.00 per year