Senior Concrete Field Technician

Capital Concrete Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Concrete Ltd is seeking a Senior Concrete Field Technician for a full-time, on-site role in the London area. You will supervise concrete placement, finishing, and testing, coordinating with site teams and ensuring quality and safety across projects.

Responsibilities include managing pours, verifying mix specs, guiding junior staff, and maintaining detailed records while liaising with stakeholders to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with formwork and flatwork, including setting out, pouring, and finishing concrete surfaces.
• Hands-on experience with ready-mix concrete, including understanding mix designs, slump, and on-site adjustments.
• Ability to safely operate or coordinate heavy equipment use related to concrete placement and finishing.
• Carpentry skills relevant to building and adjusting concrete forms, shutters, and temporary structures.
• Proven track record in concrete field supervision or senior technician roles on large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of concrete quality control, site testing procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of UK construction site regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with site teams, contractors, and project managers.
• Full, valid driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the London area as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out concrete placement, finishing, and testing on site.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and monitor concrete pours.
• Verify mix specifications and oversee formwork, flatwork, and ready-mix operations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and troubleshoot pours.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities and support field procedure improvements.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Formwork

Flatwork

Ready-mix concrete

Heavy equipment operation

Carpentry

Concrete supervision

Quality control

Health and safety

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Company Description

Capital Concrete Ltd supplies high-performance concrete and flowing screeds across London and the surrounding counties. The team brings over 150 years of combined experience in the concreting industry, supporting major building and infrastructure projects. Past work includes Crossrail, the Thames Tideway Tunnel, the Northern Line Extension, Battersea Power Station, The Shard, and Westfield Stratford City. The company is known for reliable service, technical expertise, and delivering concrete solutions that meet demanding project specifications.

Role Description

The Senior Concrete Field Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the London Area, United Kingdom. This role is responsible for supervising and carrying out concrete placement, finishing, and testing activities on site, ensuring work meets quality, safety, and project requirements. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with site supervisors, monitoring concrete pours, verifying mix specifications, and overseeing formwork, flatwork, and ready-mix operations. The Senior Concrete Field Technician will also provide guidance to junior team members, troubleshoot issues during pours, maintain accurate records of site activities, and support continuous improvement of field procedures. The role requires regular liaison with project stakeholders and adherence to all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with formwork and flatwork, including setting out, pouring, and finishing concrete surfaces.
• Hands-on experience with ready-mix concrete, including understanding mix designs, slump, and on-site adjustments.
• Ability to safely operate or coordinate heavy equipment use related to concrete placement and finishing.
• Carpentry skills relevant to building and adjusting concrete forms, shutters, and temporary structures.
• Proven track record in concrete field supervision or senior technician roles on large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of concrete quality control, site testing procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of UK construction site regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with site teams, contractors, and project managers.
• Full, valid driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the London area as required.