Materials Technician - Bristol

BALFOUR BEATTY; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote where w

25 days annual leave pro rata

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a materials specialist to support the marine and tunnels package, developing nuclear-qualified concrete mixes for precast segments and heads and establishing the required lab facilities. You will ensure UKAS accreditation standards, conduct tests on site and in the lab, and deliver timely reporting to project teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining safe working practices, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to risk assessments, method statements, and continuous

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory or similar
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safe methods of work for materials team on site and in the laboratory
• Undertake inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory as required by the contract
• Maintain high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
• Comply with the site quality system for materials testing laboratory, including materials reporting
• Deliver results by deadlines as required by the contract and project teams
• Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of defects
• Identify, record and report Best Practice to Project and offsite and pass to Laboratory Manager
• Produce summary compliance reports of material compliance as required by the contract
• Train and develop junior staff to ensure succession plan
• Manage expectations of materials team in regard to test result reporting and testing timescales
• Develop testing programmes for trials
• Execute trials and ongoing quality testing requirements as per agreed Specifications, Scopes or ITPs

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data collection & presentation

Quick learner

Microsoft Office Excel

Organised

Labour safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

As part of the marine and tunnels package the development of nuclear qualified concrete mix(es) for the precast tunnel lining (Segments) and precast heads are required. Development and approval of these concrete mixes to the Clients specification requires expertise in the field of concrete mix design, material testing and thermal modelling. This role is required to facilitate the development of these mix(es) and provide ongoing support throughout the construction/production phase of the project. In addition, there are a number of materials required for the operation and launch of the tunnel boring machines such as specialist grouts, sprayed concretes etc. these materials also require trial works and reporting to demonstrate their suitability for use prior to the works commencing. This role is also responsible for the establishment and ongoing operation of laboratory facilities for marine and tunnels works in accordance with the contract specifications.

What you’ll be doing

• Establishing and maintaining safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the laboratory
• Undertake inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory as required by the contract, identifying and reporting areas of risk and opportunity immediately
• Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
• Comply with the site quality system for materials testing laboratory, including materials reporting
• Deliver results by deadlines as required by the contract and project teams
• Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of any defects requiring attention
• Identifying, recording and reporting of Best Practice to Project and offsite and pass to Laboratory Manager
• Producing summary compliance reports of material compliance as required by the contract by required deadlines
• Training and development of junior staff to ensure succession plan in place
• Manage expectations of materials team in regard to test result reporting and testing timescales
• Development of testing programmes for trials
• Executing trials and ongoing quality testing requirements as per agreed Specifications, Scopes or ITP's

Who we’re looking for

Essential

• Previous Experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory and working with construction materials
• Minimum NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Full UK driving License

Desirable

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
• Member of a professional institute
• Experience in training others
• Experience in reporting KPI's and reports to a timescale
• Experience managing a defined budget
• Experience of preparing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements

Essential

• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to collect, manage and present data in a clear manner

Desirable

• Knowledge of construction materials (Concrete, Grout)
• Desire for continuous improvement and development
• Quick learner
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (particularly excel)
• Well organised

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]