Senior Materials Technician (Sizewell C)

About The Role

Materials Testing & Inspection

• Conduct on-site and laboratory testing of concrete, grout, soils, aggregates, and CFA/piling materials.
• Perform slump tests, cube preparation, density, air content, grading analysis, and compression strength testing.
• Carry out sampling and testing of plastic materials used in civils and drainage works.
• Verify concrete production and delivery against project requirements (batch tickets, temperatures, timings).
• Support quality control during CFA piling, including fluid testing, spoil analysis, and concrete continuity checks.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all tests comply with relevant BS/EN standards (e.g., BS EN 206, BS 8500, BS 1377, BS EN ISO standards).
• Maintain accurate records in line with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) requirements for [Employer hidden].
• Identify non-conformances, report quality issues, and support corrective actions.
• Assist in calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory equipment.

Site Support

• Provide real-time technical support to site teams on concrete operations, curing, and material handling.
• Monitor environmental conditions affecting concreting activities (temperature, humidity, ground conditions).
• Support the Quality Manager in reviewing method statements, ITPs, and material approvals.

Data, Reporting & Documentation

• Complete daily test reports, materials logs, and electronic data submissions.
• Upload test results to project quality platforms (e.g., BIM 360, Fieldview, Dalux).
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and handover packs.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong site safety culture and comply with [Employer hidden] project standards.
• Ensure safe handling of materials, samples, and laboratory chemicals.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site inductions, and briefings.

Qualifications

• CSCS card or ability to obtain one.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Construction Materials Testing, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Training in concrete or geotechnical materials testing.
• Additional certifications (e.g., UKAS training, PASMA, Confined Space) beneficial

Experience

• Experience in concrete and civil engineering materials testing within major infrastructure or heavy civils projects.
• Understanding of laboratory and field-testing procedures.

Benefits

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• Company Car ( if required for business needs)
• 42 core base hours per week
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working scheme available

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.