Materials Engineering Manager

Skanska UK Plc; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and project development firm based in the UK is seeking a Materials Engineering Manager to lead their Engineering team on a significant project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and will oversee materials testing and approval processes. Responsibilities include driving sustainability initiatives and managing supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to make an impactful contribution in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with British and European standards.
• Flexibility to adapt priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Materials Engineering team.
• Approve materials against site specifications.
• Ensure timely and accurate materials testing.
• Drive carbon reduction initiatives.
• Champion sustainable use of secondary materials.

Skills

Leadership

Strong knowledge of industry specifications

Organisational skills

Digital skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Materials Engineering Manager to join our Infrastructure Engineering team on our A428 project.

What you'll do:

• Lead and inspire the Materials Engineering team
• Approve materials against site specifications
• Ensure timely and accurate materials testing
• Drive carbon reduction initiatives
• Champion sustainable use of secondary materials
• Build strong supply chain partnerships
• Innovate data recording and testing practices
• Support purchasing with market insights
• Deliver training to close knowledge gaps
• Oversee subcontract laboratories and test houses
• Guarantee testing results for handover packs
• Streamline the materials approval (MAR) process

What you'll bring to the role:

• Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience in a similar role)
• Strong knowledge of industry specifications (e.g., Specification for Highway Works)
• Familiarity with relevant British and European standards
• Excellent organisational skills with flexibility to adapt priorities
• Strong digital skills for efficient presentation of testing data

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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