Job Title: Senior Materials Laboratory Technician
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About the Role
As a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician, you will lead the day‑to‑day delivery of material testing services across site and laboratory environments. You’ll mentor and manage technicians, allocate resources, ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing and quality systems. This position is pivotal in delivering safe, cost‑effective and sustainable materials engineering support to major projects worth several million pounds.
What You'll Be Doing
* Manage and allocate testing resources across sites and laboratories.
* Lead technician development, mentoring and succession planning.
* Ensure strict compliance with UKAS accreditation and Balfour Beatty quality systems.
* Perform and oversee laboratory and site material testing and inspections.
* Review and report on supplier test results, external lab findings and compliance metrics.
* Drive Zero Harm, write/review risk assessments and support H&S audits.
* Identify and share best practices across projects and teams.
Who We're Looking For
Essential
* Hands‑on experience in a UKAS‑accredited laboratory environment.
* Strong knowledge of construction materials, specifications and compliance.
* Confident in leading audits and developing junior staff.
* Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Access.
* Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS card (B+E category desirable for towing rigs).
* Experience managing testing programmes within tight deadlines.
Desirable
* SMSTS qualification.
* Member of a relevant professional institute.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of award‑winning major infrastructure projects.
* Enjoy a culture that prioritises safety, development and innovation.
* Shape the future of construction through advanced materials engineering.
Professional and Personal Development
* 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
Benefits
* Smart working – flexible start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
* Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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