Asbestos Safety Engineer

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Rsk Group
Privately held UK‑based environmental, engineering and technical services group delivering integrated practical solutions.
Manage asbestos assessments, remediation, and compliance for water/wastewater sites.
17 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ireland
Field
Company Size
15,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental services
Engineering services
Technical services
Environmental consultancy
Energy solutions
Water services
Infrastructure services
Mining services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Urban Development
Mining
Waste
Renewable Energy
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
asbestos register
stakeholder management
asbestos survey
risk assessment
compliance review
strategy development
  • Establish an Asbestos Register.
  • Play a key role in stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Scoping out the requirements for existing Asbestos management control, remediation works including removal and disposal of Asbestos to relevant statutory legislation.
  • Be able to conduct an Asbestos risk assessment survey on existing process site buildings and identify deficiencies with Health & Safety and Building Regulations compliance.
  • Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify issues, committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against decision criteria.
  • Work closely with Senior Asset Planning Engineer for the prioritisation and identification of Water and Wastewater process sites with Asbestos.
  • Develop strategic relationships and promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • Manage and guide teams to deliver and provide coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others.
  • Be able to review Asbestos Risk Assessment Surveys carried out by others and devise an Asbestos strategy for that building / site to bring it up to Health & Safety and other statutory legislation standards.
What you bring
asbestos auditing
asbestos safety
regulations
7+ years
excel
engineering degree
  • Be competent in auditing Asbestos remediation works on site.
  • Be competent in Asbestos Safety and Management.
  • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and statutory compliance with respect to Asbestos and materials containing Asbestos.
  • Proven track record in dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience working in the area / management of Asbestos Remediation and Standard Operating Procedures for areas with existing Asbestos where work activity is on-going.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Relevant engineering or scientific qualifications to third level, Asbestos or relevant Health & Safety Qualification.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1989
Year Established
The company was established in 1989 in Aberdeen.
Revenue £2Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved nearly £2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
5Billion Target
Growth Plan
Aims to reach £5 billion in revenue by 2030.
100+ Acquisitions
Company Growth
Grown through over 100 acquisitions across multiple continents.
  • Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering.
  • Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities.
  • Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope.
  • Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.
Culture + Values
  • Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
  • Employ, develop and reward talented individuals
  • Entrepreneurial but caring and compassionate approach to business
  • Health and safety is our top priority
  • Employee‑owned business committed to strong, predictable financial performance
  • Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
  • Transparency is the first step in tackling the asbestos crisis in schools
Environment + Sustainability
50% Scope 1 Emissions
Reduction Target by FY2030
Aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by half compared to the FY2020 baseline by 2030.
100% Renewable Electricity
Global Offices by 2030
Commitment to power global offices entirely with renewable energy by 2030, up from 57.1% in 2020.
42% Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction by FY2030
Targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, including fuel, energy, travel, and commuting, by 2030.
80% Top Suppliers
with SBTi-Target Alignment by 2027
80% of top suppliers (by emissions) will have targets aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative by the end of 2027.
  • Surpassed 5% annual carbon intensity reduction target for the second consecutive year, achieving a 26% reduction in intensity between FY20 and FY23.
  • Procured 70 electric vehicles (EVs) in FY24 and installed over 50 EV charge points in the UK.
  • 88% of UK-controlled sites on green energy tariffs by the end of FY24, up from 62% previously.
  • Plans to halve Scope 1 emissions and achieve zero waste-to-landfill, with KPIs for resource use and a 50% reduction in plastic use by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
500 Directors
Diversity in Executive Leadership
The company aims to achieve improved diversity in executive leadership by 2030, targeting representation of ~500 directors across all levels.
200+ Members
LGBTQ+ Network
The ‘RSK with Pride’ LGBTQ+ network actively supports the community with 200+ members and allies within the organization.
  • Ambition to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly
  • EDI working group (including board members) and dedicated EDI team
  • FY24/25 EDI targets: begin diversity profiling, strategy for improvement, inclusive-recruitment and leadership training
  • Employee-run Neurodiversity Network supporting ADHD Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Week
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