Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Materials Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in our Roads team to play a pivotal role in supporting our A428 project near St Neots. This opportunity will help you leverage your expertise in materials engineering covering all construction material types.
What you'll do:
1. Ensure materials compliance with specifications and manage testing programmes.
2. Advise engineering teams on material suitability and approvals.
3. Support Net Zero goals through sustainable material choices and carbon reduction.
4. Develop and trial cost-effective concrete mix designs with suppliers.
5. Minimise rework through quality assurance and timely testing.
6. Provide digital tools and training to site teams for materials testing.
7. Maintain strong supplier relationships to optimise material performance.
8. Manage workload efficiently, agree realistic deliverables, and meet deadlines.
9. Define KPIs with testing labs and support purchasing with spec alignment.
What you'll bring to the role:
10. A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or significant experience in a similar role.
11. Strong knowledge of industry specifications, including the Specification for Highway Works and relevant British/European standards.
12. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
13. Proficiency in digital tools for presenting materials testing data.
14. Hands-on site experience in:Major concrete structuresSite investigationsQuarrying and material processingMaterials laboratory testingQuotation analysis