Senior Materials Technician - Inveraray

Balfour Beatty; Inveraray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Inveraray is seeking a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician to ensure material compliance and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a UKAS-accredited lab and strong knowledge of construction materials. This role offers the chance to lead testing services for major projects while promoting safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Part of award-winning major infrastructure projects

Culture that prioritises safety and development

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing testing programmes within tight deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS card (B+E category desirable).
• SMSTS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of material testing services across site and lab.
• Mentor and manage technicians, ensure compliance with UKAS.
• Deliver sustainable materials engineering support to major projects.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory environment

Strong knowledge of construction materials and specifications

Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Access

Confident in leading audits

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Senior Materials Laboratory Technician

Location: Inveraray - Onsite

Project Type: Civils

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

About us

At Balfour Beatty, we design and deliver some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects safely, sustainably, and to the highest standards. We're now looking for a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician to help us build with confidence by ensuring our materials meet the rigorous demands of performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of material testing services across site and lab environments.
• Mentor and manage technicians, allocate resources, ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing and quality systems.
• Deliver safe, cost-effective and sustainable materials engineering support to major projects worth several million pounds.
• Review and report on supplier test results, external lab findings and compliance metrics.
• Drive Zero Harm; write or review risk assessments and support health and safety audits.
• Identify and share best practices across projects and teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• Hands-on experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and compliance.
• Confident leading audits and developing junior staff.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS card (B+E category desirable for towing rigs).
• Experience managing testing programmes within tight deadlines.

Desirable

• SMSTS qualification.
• Member of a relevant professional institute.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and quality-driven—a technician with a passion for precision, a head for health and safety, and a natural mentor who thrives on variety.

Benefits

• Be part of award-winning major infrastructure projects.
• Enjoy a culture that prioritises safety, development, and innovation.
• Shape the future of construction through advanced materials engineering.

Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty, together with our strong pipeline of work, provide opportunities at any stage of your career. We encourage career autonomy and open discussions about wellbeing, development and opportunities throughout the year. We operate the Balfour Beatty Academy with a 70:20:10 approach to development: 70% on-the-job learning, 20% learning from colleagues, and 10% formal training.

Further information

For more information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland, please visit www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. You can also explore additional job opportunities in the careers section.

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure Scotland relies on. We strive to deliver projects right first time, maximise value for money, and create positive social impact and inclusive growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Disability Confident Employer and support applications from disabled people. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion or contact [e-mail].