Senior Materials Technician
Location: Southampton
Talented people are the key to our success
Opportunity:
The Senior Materials Technician will work both in the materials laboratory and on-site ensuring material compliance and supervising the implementation of materials related inspection and test plans and contract specific appendices. The role will involve the safe delivery of materials testing for M27 Concrete Roads Scheme, managing and training Technicians, clear and timely provision of test results and provision of compliance information for inclusion in client reports.
The person:
- Full Driving Licence
- Current CSCS Card
- Experience on a wide range of high value contracts including experience in:
- Highways projects including aspects of:
- Site Investigation
- Earthworks, drainage, structural concrete and surfacing and the standards relating to these areas
- UKAS materials testing and compliance
What's in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- Medicash scheme
We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Water|Highways Team:
Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.
We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we are involved in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.
Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.
With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways, smart motorway safety enhancements, and widening the A423 for Oxford City Council.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.