Principal Asbestos Consultant

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

The Role

As a Principal Asbestos Consultant, you will act as a technical and operational lead, supporting the delivery of asbestos consultancy services across a range of contracts and projects. Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.