At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the construction of Sizewell C, ensuring safety and quality in materials testing.
- Company: Join the Civil Works Alliance, shaping the UK's energy future.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a vital industry with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable energy while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a desire to learn about construction materials.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Help shape the UK's energy future with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.
This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
- Live the Project Values
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of Sustainability activities
- Establish and maintain safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the laboratory
- Undertake inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory as required by the contract, identifying and reporting areas of risk and opportunity immediately
- 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 by required deadlines
- Train and develop junior staff to ensure succession plan in place
- Manage expectations of materials team in regard to 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: Good interpersonal/communication skills; Ability to collect, manage and present data in a clear manner
- Desirable: Knowledge of construction materials (Concrete, Grout, Earthworks, Aggregates, Asphalt); Desire for continuous improvement and development; Quick learner; Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); Well organised
Materials Technician employer: CWA: Civil Works Alliance
Join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) as a Materials Technician and be part of a pioneering project that shapes the UK's energy future. With a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and employee development, CWA offers a collaborative work culture where you can thrive while contributing to the construction of Sizewell C, a vital low-carbon power station. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, a focus on continuous improvement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
