Senior Materials Technician

Requirements:

NDip/BTech (Civil Engineering) - ideal

Minimum 8+ years' experience road construction materials laboratory testing

Experience on national roads projects would be an advantage

Previous experience as senior materials technician or laboratory manager would be beneficial

Have experience with MS Office Suite

Drivers licence essential

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for acceptance control of construction materials used on site

Supervision of the clients acceptance control road materials laboratory on site

Manage materials testing workflow

Ensure the site laboratory performs to agreed testing timetable

Inspection and quality control of the contractors works

Review test results and manage acceptance control process

Arrange duplicate testing of materials

Review and provide feedback on mix designs

Reports directly to the Resident Engineer

Assist the RE with administrative duties

Prepare and submit monthly materials and laboratory reports to the RE

Prepare earthworks and layerworks progress sheets

Prepare and update materials testing data packs for as-built purposes in accordance with the clients requirements