Geotechnical Materials Manager - Havant

This significant construction project involves building a large-scale reservoir and offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with project management staff, design teams, and clients to ensure high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and overseeing laboratory and field-testing activities to ensure full compliance with project and industry standards
• Producing, reviewing, and issuing Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Managing the approval process of all materials for the project
• Reviewing the classification of excavated material on-site to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Managing the materials testing subcontractors
• Proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving non-conformance issues
• Managing test results and issuing them to relevant parties
• Producing quality documentation, including forms, checklists, and client reports to facilitate and demonstrate earthworks and materials testing compliance
• Liaising with designers, clients, and their representatives regarding all aspects of quality of works
• Material testing of excavated material, re-using suitable material where possible
• Collaborating with project management and engineering staff to improve work quality on-site and suggesting improvements to daily activities
• Promoting health and safety on site
• Ensuring works are completed according to the programme

Job Requirements:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering
• Experience with earthworks testing procedures
• UKAS Soils Laboratory testing experience is beneficial
• Excellent record-keeping and data management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding of Specification for Highway Works and general material classifications
• Relevant qualifications, including CSCS Card
• Strong knowledge of HSQE regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programmes
• High level of attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work both in a team and independently
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Company contributing pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

If you are an experienced and committed individual with a passion for geotechnical materials management, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic team in Havant and make a significant impact on the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project.

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