Site Technician - Structural Investigation

Job Title
Site Technician - Structural Investigations & Testing

Department
Site Operations

Reports To
Senior Technician or Site Manager

Location
Field-Based (with travel across the UK and Ireland), Main Office in Welwyn Garden City

Remuneration
28,000-32,000 per annum with excellent overtime rates

Company Background
We are a civil engineering company established 30 years ago, specializing in structural investigations and testing. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we focus on buildings, bridges, and maritime structures. We are committed to maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Our dedication to health and safety is reflected in our UKAS and RISQs accreditations, supported by regular internal audits and checks.

Our Services
We offer a wide range of specialist investigations and testing methods, including:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Pulsed Thermography Structural Inspections (PTSI)
Impulse Array & Tomography
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Concrete Condition Surveys
Wall Tie Surveys
HAC Investigations
Confined Spaces Inspections
Coring Investigations
Schmidt Hammer Investigations
Trial Pitting
Foundation Investigations
Steelwork & Weld Inspections
Paint Testing
Load Testing
Structural Monitoring
Scour Investigations
Pontoon & Boat Access
Drone Surveys
Access Supply
Skid Testing
Concrete Testing
Ultrasonics
Job Purpose
As a Site Technician, you will play a key role in conducting specialist structural investigations and testing on roads, bridges, railways, and buildings across the UK. You will work hands-on with coring, drilling, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to assess material properties and structural integrity.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct on-site investigations and structural testing, including GPR, coring, drilling, Schmidt hammer testing, and other NDT techniques.
Prepare and maintain testing equipment, ensuring calibration and accuracy before and after use.
Work closely with engineers and site managers to ensure testing is carried out efficiently and safely.
Collect, document, and report data from field tests for engineers to analyze.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, especially regarding confined spaces, hazardous environments, and equipment handling.
Support and mentor junior team members.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Attributes:

Experience in civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction-related site work.
Comfortable with hands-on, physical work in outdoor environments.
Basic mechanical or technical knowledge of testing equipment (e.g., drilling, coring, NDT).
Ability to work safely in challenging site conditions (e.g., bridges, railways, confined spaces).
Strong problem-solving skills when working on-site with unexpected challenges.
Team player with good communication skills, able to work with engineers and site managers.
Flexibility to travel and stay overnight for projects across the UK and Ireland occasionally.
Full UK driving licence (ideally with experience driving vans).
Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Valid CSCS card or equivalent site-safety qualification.
Experience in drilling, coring, or NDT techniques.
Confined Spaces Training or willingness to complete training.
Rope Access Training or willingness to complete training.
First Aid Certification
Ready to join a growing company and make a difference? Apply now and become part of our dedicated team!