Materials Technician in Bath, Somerset

Help shape the UK's energy future with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting Sizewell C. As part of the CWA, you will support the building of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.

This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

• Develop nuclear qualified concrete mix(es) for the precast tunnel lining and precast heads.
• Facilitate the development of these mixes and provide ongoing support throughout the construction/production phase of the project.
• Conduct trial works and reporting for materials required for the operation and launch of tunnel boring machines.
• Establish and operate laboratory facilities for marine and tunnels works in accordance with contract specifications.
• 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 any defects requiring attention.
• 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 is in place.
• Manage expectations of materials team regarding 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.

What are we 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 licence.

Desirable:

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualified.
• Member of a professional institute.
• Experience in training others.
• Experience in reporting KPIs 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.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.