Assistant Materials Engineer

Job Introduction

We are seeking an individual to work as an Assistant Materials Engineer in close coordination with materials engineer, the site team and the on-site laboratory.

Key Responsibilities under supervision of the area materials engineer:

• Review of requirements from Works Information, SCEWS and CRTs; advise on proposed amendments and derogations
• Review of environmental constraints and integrate into materials requirements/ specifications
• Review of design materials specifications
• Advise on required derogations and amendments of requirements, specifications, etc
• Coordination of materials specifications, ITP requirements and supply chain materials management during mobilization and works execution
• Cooperation and advise of environmental carbon team to meet carbon targets
• Review and refine delivery strategy and logistic constraints for earthworks and concrete in regards of material related issues
• Review and refine testing requirements and scope
• Review and detailed definition of testing facilities on site/ off site
• Review and refine testing procurement strategy, support in selection of subcontractors and contract development
• Development of templates for testing and technical assurance
• Development of testing and test record data base
• Review and advise of technical assurance requirements, procedures, templates, and documents
• Review of requirements register and advise TA team
• Engagement with supply chain/ subcontractors, support of engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Role Responsibility

• Review of requirements from Works Information, SCEWS and CRTs; advise on proposed amendments and derogations
• Review of environmental constraints and integrate into materials requirements/ specifications
• Review of design materials specifications
• Advise on required derogations and amendments of requirements, specifications, etc
• Coordination of materials specifications, ITP requirements and supply chain materials management during mobilization and works execution
• Cooperation and advise of environmental carbon team to meet carbon targets
• Review and refine delivery strategy and logistic constraints for earthworks and concrete in regards of material related issues.

The Ideal Candidate

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

• HND /HNC / NVQ in a relevant subject beneficial.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Materials or Earthworks is desirable
• Relevant Testing experience in Senior role
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Willingness to work overtime which may also include weekend and/or night working
• A full driving license is appreciated

Preferably an industry accredited safety training eg. CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

SCS Railways