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- Long-term contract on a major highway scheme
- Rates are Outside IR35
- Tier 1 Principal Contractor
Redfish are supporting a Tier 1 Contractor delivering a major highway scheme in Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a Materials Engineer for a long-term contract.
The Role:
As a Material Engineer you will be responsible for managing material testing and ensuring compliance with works information. You will coordinate with the site team, laboratory subcontractors, client inspectors, andthe supply chain to ensure that the works are delivered according to specifications and design requirements. Your role includes on-site coaching and training for the delivery team to help them understand processes and requirements, supervising testing, reviewing results, and reporting compliance in preparation for quality sign-off and handover.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of an existing material engineering team and on-site laboratory facilities.
- Ensure material compliance is prioritized in the delivery of works to achieve "right first time."
- Communicate with the delivery team and subcontractors to ensure full understanding of material management and controls.
- Be proactive in preventing substandard works by coaching and providing training to the delivery team and supply chain.
- Monitor the quality of materials via inspections, including at source.
- Check works during progress and upon completion on behalf of Skanska to ensure construction aligns with specifications and relevant designs.
- Ensure inspections and tests are carried out according to inspection and test plans and Safe System of Work protocols, producing necessary documentation promptly.
- Produce Non-conformance Reports when works do not comply with requirements, take preventive actions, close reports timely, and offer advice where applicable.
- Assist in compiling project record packages, coordinating the closure of NCRs continuously.
- Raise and capture material quality-focused Lessons Learned, communicating them to Quality and Delivery Teams including the Supply Chain.
Requirements:
- Experience related to material engineering with a focus on earthworks and highways specification 600.
- Relevant material engineering experience on civil engineering projects, preferably major highway schemes.
- Knowledge of highways specifications and standards relevant to material testing.
- Experience in both on-site and laboratory-based material testing, including UKAS accreditation.
- Relevant CSCS Card and Highways Passport.
Send your CV today for this exciting Materials Engineer opportunity.
