Earthworks Materials Manager

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12 months ago
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I have an excellent opportunity for a site Earthworks Materials Manager working for a highly succesful civil engineering company on a major project based near Portsmouth

This role will iensure that all works as carried in accordance with scope, specification, programmes and industry standards.

Furthermore, you will assist with engineering quantification, quality assurance, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) production, monitoring, reporting and document completion in line with our business management systems.

Key responsibilities of the Earthworks Materials Manager

Coordinating and overseeing laboratory and field-testing activities, ensuring full compliance with project and industry standards.

  • Producing, reviewing & issuing Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)

  • Overseeing the approval process of all materials for the project.

  • Review classification of excavated material on site to ensure compliance with the project specification.

  • Management of the materials testing subcontractors.

  • Proactively identify, investigate and resolve non-conformance issues.

  • Management of test results and issuing to relevant parties.

  • Production of quality documentations including forms, checklists and client reports to facilitate and demonstrate earthworks and materials testing compliance.

  • Liaising with the designers, client, clients’ representatives, including the construction engineer in all aspects of quality of works.

  • Material testing excavated material, re-using suitable material where possible.

  • Working with project management and engineering staff to improve the quality of work on site.

    Ideal Requiremenst of the Earthworks Materials Manager

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering.

  • Experienced with earthworks testing procedures.

  • Ideally with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

  • UKAS Soils Laboratory testing experience beneficial

  • Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical aspects with other technical and non-technical individuals.

  • Good understanding of Specification for Highway works and general material classifications

  • Relevant qualifications including CSCS Card.

  • Strong knowledge of HSQE regulations.

  • Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office programmes.

    On ofer is a Competitive salary,Performance Related Bonus, pension & Car Allowance or company vehicle

    If this is sounds of interest..... apply now

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