Metallurgical Laboratory Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to head its Metallurgy Department. The role involves team leadership, complex consultancy work, and hands-on participation in sample preparation. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and strong experience in ferrous metallurgy, particularly in structural steels. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse environment committed to excellence.

Benefits

Twice-yearly bonus (based on performance)

Enrollment in Sandberg pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in metallurgy.
• Knowledge of corrosion and failure analysis is desirable.
• Prior supervisory/managerial role experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Metallurgy Department and provide specialist metallurgical input.
• Conduct failure analyses and possibly act as an Expert Witness.
• Oversee testing processes including tensile, impact, and hardness tests.

Skills

Strong ferrous metallurgy knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or materials

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced metallurgist to manage our Metallurgy Department and to provide specialist metallurgical input.The role would be based from our London laboratories and will include some site work in London, the UK and occasionally overseas.

The Role

The Metallurgy Department applies its expertise to a range of areas including identification and characterisation of samples, weld qualification, failure investigations and mechanical testing.We principally work in the construction field so much of our work relates to structural steels and cast irons, but we are also regularly consulted on stainless steels and copper alloy issues.Our lab undertakes testing including tensile, impact and hardness; conducts metallurgical microscopy including polishing and etching of the samples.Alongside this the department has a complete workshop to prepare samples for mechanical testing as well as fabrication of custom test rigs.

In addition to the main work of the department, the Laboratory Manager will undertake more complex consultancy work such as failure analysis, which may lead to Expert Witness activities.You will be responsible for managing the whole department which includes a small team.

Salary is competitive and will be based on experience.After the first six month’s employment, a twice-yearly bonus may be paid (dependent on the firm’s performance).You will also be enrolled in the Sandberg pension scheme.

The Person

You will be passionate about metallurgy and keen to lead and develop the department.Though you’ll be one of our metallurgy experts, you shouldn’t be afraid to get your hands dirty and may occasionally have to be involved in sample preparation or mucking in with the day to day work if things get busy.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or materials
• At least 8 years of experience in metallurgy
• Strong ferrous metallurgy knowledge especially structural steel
• Prior experience of a supervisory/managerial role

Desirable

• Master’s degree
• Failure analysis experience
• Knowledge of one or more of cuprous, nickel and aluminium metallurgy
• Knowledge/experience of corrosion
• Prior expert witness experience
• Driving licence recognised in the UK

The Firm

Sandberg is a long-standing materials consultancy providing a testing, inspection and consultancy service, predominantly to the civil engineering industry. We were established over 160 years ago and have worked on many high profile projects both in the UK and abroad.

Sandberg is proud to have a community feel and employ staff from a variety of different backgrounds.We are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive workplace.We welcome and consider all applications that meet the role requirements.