Materials Engineer – Sustainable Construction & Reuse

STRABAG SE; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE in North West England is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to join the HARP Project. You will scrutinise technical standards, review material specs, and promote sustainable materials choices to meet project goals.

You will work with Design House and site teams to ensure compliance, drive reuse and recycling, and mentor junior engineers while upholding health and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Materials Science or similar.
• Strong experience with Word and Excel.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction materials and best practices.
• Previous experience on major projects.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment schemes (CEEQUAL, BREEAM).
• Training in Health and Safety Management.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise and challenge client's technical standards relating to materials.
• Review materials specifications with the Design House.
• Identify opportunities to reuse materials and reduce virgin material use.
• Collaborate with Carbon, Environmental leads, and BREEAM assessors.
• Support material approvals and assist site teams with defects and test results.
• Mentor junior team members and graduates in materials engineering.

Skills

Degree in Civil Eng/Materials Sci

MS Office proficiency

Construction materials knowledge

Experience on major projects

Environmental assessment familiarity

Health and Safety training

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

STRABAG SE in North West England is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to join the HARP Project. You will scrutinise technical standards, review material specs, and promote sustainable materials choices to meet project goals.

You will work with Design House and site teams to ensure compliance, drive reuse and recycling, and mentor junior engineers while upholding health and safety commitments.