Field Section Manager

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A testing and certification services provider in Doncaster is looking for a Field Section Manager to join their Materials Testing team. The role requires expertise in conducting field tests and managing a team, with a focus on compliance with various standards. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and offers opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials Testing is essential.
• Ability to determine the physical properties of materials.
• Attention to detail and adherence to testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily onsite field-testing.
• Manage resources and premises effectively.
• Motivate and mentor a team of Technicians.

Skills

Experience in a wide range of field tests

Previous line management / supervisory skills

Ability to train and develop others

Job description

Field Section Manager

Are you experienced in Materials Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Field Section Manager; playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Field Section Manager to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Field Section Manager to join our UKAS accredited Materials team. As a member of the Materials Testing Team, it is key that you are able to thrive in a team environment, as well as independently. The fundamental part of the role is to determine the physical properties of a wide range of materials including concrete, earthworks, aggregates and bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications. All testing will be undertaken in line with a range of British, European and American standards so a good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Daily onsite field-testing
• Effective management of resource and premises
• Developing, motivating and mentoring a team of Technicians

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a wide range of field tests
• Previous line management / supervisory skills
• Ability to train and develop others

About Materials Testing

Our Materials Testing team perform an extensive range of testing and compliance services across a wide range of construction projects including highways, rail, airfields, ports and harbours, power stations and sports stadia, in addition to new-build projects across industrial, commercial and residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing business will provide a varied workload with experiences across many of the key UK Infrastructure assets leaving you with the satisfaction that you have played a part in ensuring the built-world around us is safe and stable.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers, we provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Field Section Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal as well as linear career pathways, and we will support you in developing a portfolio career at SOCOTEC. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your career journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success?

We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is our core mission at SOCOTEC. It is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.