Senior Materials Technician

Join Us as a Senior Materials Technician! Are you an experienced materials technician with a passion for excellence in construction? Become part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) team and contribute to the Sizewell C projecta monumental effort to deliver low-carbon electricity to approximately 6 million homes, ensuring sustainable energy for the next 60 years. Position: Senior Materials Technician Location: Site (Suffolk / Avonmouth & other off-site locations) Department: Marine & Tunnelling Portion, Engineering & Technical Reporting to: Laboratory Manager About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Materials Technician to establish, operate, and manage all aspects of construction materials testing, including concrete, earthworks, aggregates, and grout. This role involves working on-site at Sizewell C, as well as at our facilities in Avonmouth and other locations as needed for trials. Your expertise will be crucial in developing nuclear-qualified concrete mixes and managing UKAS-accredited laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain safe methods of work for the materials team both on-site and in the laboratory. Plan and undertake inspections and testing in line with contract requirements, identifying and reporting areas of risk and opportunity. Maintain high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements. Develop concrete mix designs and facilitate material testing to meet client specifications. Produce compliance reports and manage the dispatch of samples to external test laboratories. Train and develop junior staff to ensure a succession plan is in place. Execute trials and ongoing quality testing requirements as per agreed specifications, scopes, or ITPs. Assist in managing the laboratorys equipment, consumables, and external testing/calibration aspects of the materials engineering budget. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collect, manage, and present data clearly. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Well-organized with a quick learning ability. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Previous experience working within a UKAS accredited laboratory. Experience in auditing, training, and development of junior staff. Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: SMSTS or SSSTS qualification. Membership in a relevant professional institute. Experience in reporting KPIs and preparing/reviewing risk assessments and method statements. Behavioural Competencies: Humility: Recognize the value of diverse experiences, adapt positively to change, and be open to different viewpoints and ideas. Positivity: Challenge poor quality and performance, encourage innovative solutions, and exceed expectations by continually adding value. Respect: Value rules and environments, provide and receive feedback respectfully, and embrace new people and ideas. Solidarity: Operate as one team, share knowledge and responsibilities, and empower others to build a collaborative environment. Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently, promote team alignment, make clear and fast decisions, and drive simplification at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative project that will significantly impact our energy future. If you have the expertise and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us at Sizewell C and help power a sustainable future. Ready to make a difference? TPBN1_UKTJ