Maintained Static Load Test Engineer
Non-Destructive Testing Services Ltd (an RSK group company) founded in 1990 are leading independent Foundation Pile test engineers based in Nottingham. NDT operate nationally for many of the UK’s major piling contractors.
We have an exciting opportunity for you at NDT to become a Maintained Static Load Test Engineer using industry leading TITAN automated pile testing equipment. The successful candidate will be fully trained at our Nottingham office and will buddy with someone for onsite training and experience. The successful candidate will be based from Nottingham and travel to sites in one of NDT’s specialist HGV fleet vehicles fitted with lorry mounted crane which is used for independent reaction frame erection from other site operations.
What you can expect in the Pile Test Engineer role
* Learning opportunities to obtain HGV licence.
* Regular team meetings and support from colleagues
* Annual PDR and mentor guidance
* Site work subsistence
* Overnight stops in hotels for most jobs as testing is typically 19hrs (overnight) so operational requirements dictate.
What you'll be doing as our Pile Test Engineer
* Undertake static load testing
* Driving of HGV vehicle to site
* Erection of test using Lorry Mounted Crane
* Undertaking site work using automated TITAN pile testing equipment.
* Liaising with the site agent upon arrival to site to go through site drawings and confirm piles tested
* Contacting the NDT office for the authorised test controller to commence the test
What we're looking for in our Pile Test Engineer
* Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team
* A willingness to contribute ideas and suggestions
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication is essential to the role.
* Self-motivated, with diligence, integrity and ambition.
* Willingness to travel around the UK (including regular overnight stops)
* Adherence to our technical and operating procedures with a strong sense of health and safety awareness
Qualifications/Certification
* Previous site experience
* CSCS card is preferable but not essential
* UK class 2 HGV driving license (NDT will put the candidate on a training package and fund training to obtain Class 2 HGV license if this skill is not already held by the candidate)
Salary and benefits you will receive as our Pile Test Engineer
* £ Commensurate with experience
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
* We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Pile Test Engineer, then please click ‘Apply’ today.
About Us
Founded in 1990, Non Destructive Testing Services (NDT) specialises in pile integrity testing, static pile-maintained load testing and dynamic load testing. For three decades, we have been operating at construction sites across the UK and the Channel Islands. NDT works closely with many of the UK’s leading piling contractors. Notable projects include Airbus UK facilities, Wembley Stadium and the London Olympic Park. Our expertise includes three types of pile testing and in-depth vibration monitoring.
NDT is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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