Balfour Beatty plc
Senior Materials Technician - Sizewell C - Sizewell C site based
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About The Role
Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable, low-carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.
We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
What you'll be doing
The Purpose Of The Role Is
To establish, operate and manage all aspects of construction materials testing (Concrete, Earthworks, Aggregates, Grout) for the earthworks and MCA backfill packages.
Scope
- Establishing and maintaining safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the laboratory
- Plan and 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 the 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
- Identifying, recording and reporting of Best Practice to project and offsite and pass to Laboratory Manager
- Producing summary compliance reports of material compliance as required by the contract
- Undertake audits of Laboratory Quality System on the project, and other contracts as required by agreed rotas and ensure that identified findings are closed out
- Manage dispatch of samples to external test laboratories and review reports
- Daily allocation of testing resources
- Managing supplier test results as required by the contract
Who we're looking for
Essential
- Experience in concrete and civil engineering materials testing within major infrastructure or heavy civils projects.
- Understanding of laboratory and field-testing procedures.
- Experience supporting piling / CFA / groundworks operations.
- Working knowledge of relevant British Standards (e.g., BS EN 206, BS 8500).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording results.
- CSCS card or ability to obtain one.
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Desirable
- Experience working on nuclear, rail, or regulated infrastructure projects.
- Prior involvement in large-scale civils projects (tunnels, earthworks, reinforced concrete).
- Knowledge of Nuclear Safety Culture principles.
- Experience with digital quality systems (BIM 360, Fieldview).
- UKAS-accredited lab experience.
Qualifications
- 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.
42 hours per week
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
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Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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