SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

Consultant

• Deliver expert DSEAR assessments and advise clients on corrective actions and compliance with DSEAR Regulations 2002 and ACOP L138
• Provide end-to-end DSEAR consultancy
• Conduct hazardous area classification and equipment selection under ATEX
• Develop practical engineering solutions
• Prepare prioritised action plans, HAC schedules, and zone drawings where required
• Ensure work meets SOCOTEC standards, policies, and client requirements
• Liaise directly with clients to explain findings and build trusted relationships
• Stay current with evolving legislation and best practice
• Work independently and collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects
• Continuously develop professional skills and support business growth by identifying new opportunities

DSEAR Consultant

Surveyor

• Conduct CDS inspection surveys in line with client specifications
• Complete training before carrying out unsupervised surveys
• Apply health and safety measures and adhere to method statements, work instructions, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with the management team to understand and meet project deliverables and quality requirements
• Participate in pre-project programme reviews to agree workload outputs and quality levels
• Deliver CDS surveys according to client deadlines and quality expectations
• Participate in regular audits covering 1% of CDS surveys
• Maintain open and honest team communication
• Engage in structured site interactions and actioned feedback
• Support colleagues and maintain a positive, cooperative working environment

CDS Surveyor, Level 2

Analyst

• Complete an intensive 3-month site- and office-based training programme in asbestos air monitoring
• Undertake a six-month training programme toward attainment of the P402 surveying qualification
• Identify and monitor asbestos in buildings
• Check airborne fibre levels before work begins
• Test for leaks while work is in progress
• Carry out post-work air testing to confirm areas are safe for reuse
• Report health and safety concerns to clients and stop work when necessary
• Prepare final reports containing project details and waste documents for building safety files
• Record inspection data and produce reports subject to authorisation
• Maintain equipment, including calibrations, servicing, and records
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and the working environment
• Ensure work follows documented procedures and the quality system

DSEAR Consultant

CDS Surveyor, Level 2

Trainee Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor