Principal Asbestos Consultant

Company: EDP
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EDP is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy providing expert risk management, compliance, and technical services across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Asbestos Consultant to take a senior role, supporting both regional delivery and national client frameworks.

This is a varied and influential position, combining technical expertise, leadership, client engagement, and commercial responsibility. You will work within UKAS-accredited systems, supporting public and private sector clients while helping to develop people, processes, and performance.

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + overtime, travel & subsistence

Location: Yorkshire and surrounding areas

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Responsibilities

  • Leading and supporting regional teams to ensure quality, compliance, and safe delivery
  • Managing and overseeing client contracts, maintaining strong working relationships
  • Delivering and overseeing complex asbestos projects from quotation through to completion
  • Providing high-level technical consultancy and report authorisation
  • Supporting financial performance, forecasting, and invoicing
  • Line managing, mentoring, and developing team members
  • Supporting quality assurance activities and advising clients on regulatory requirements

About You

You’ll be an experienced, service-driven asbestos professional with strong technical credibility and the confidence to lead people, projects, and client relationships.

Essential Requirements

  • P402, P403 & P404 (or equivalent)
  • W/M504 / P405
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience within UKAS-accredited organisations
  • Experience managing large, complex frameworks and standalone projects
  • Strong consultancy and client-facing capability
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and relevant digital tools
  • Full manual UK driving licence

Desirable

  • CoCA qualification or working towards it

Working Arrangements

This role requires flexibility, including travel across the Midlands and surrounding areas, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours work to meet client needs.

  • Approved overtime paid
  • Travel and subsistence expenses covered

Why Join EDP?

EDP offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects within a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be trusted to lead, influence, and shape outcomes while continuing to develop your career at a senior level.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026