Senior Materials Technician: Nuclear Construction QA Lead

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Other flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Senior Materials Technician to lead materials testing and QA on the Sizewell C project. You will operate in a UKAS-accredited lab environment, coordinating testing programmes and mentoring junior team members to ensure high standards of quality and safety across concrete, aggregates, earthworks materials and grout.

You will support laboratory operations, manage resources, and provide critical data to keep the project moving safely and efficiently on a

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 requirements.
• Experience training or supervising others.
• Excellent communication and data reporting skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory and site-based materials testing activities.
• Manage testing resources and daily laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and UKAS requirements.
• Produce accurate reports and material compliance summaries.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing and review results.
• Support audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration schedules and testing equipment.
• Train and develop technicians and junior staff.
• Support large-scale earthworks trials and ongoing quality testing.

Skills

Communication & data reporting

Mentoring/training others

ISO 17025 knowledge

Lab testing leadership

Quality and safety focus

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

UKAS-accredited lab environment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Senior Materials Technician to lead materials testing and QA on the Sizewell C project. You will operate in a UKAS-accredited lab environment, coordinating testing programmes and mentoring junior team members to ensure high standards of quality and safety across concrete, aggregates, earthworks materials and grout.

You will support laboratory operations, manage resources, and provide critical data to keep the project moving safely and efficiently on a