Materials and Methods Engineer

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A great opportunity to join a £200million heavy Civil Engineering project in North Wales. My client, the principal contractor delivering a major project in Snowdonia, is recruiting for a freelance Materials and Methods Engineer to join them on technically complex scheme.

As a Materials and Methods Engineer, you will:

  • Assist the Project Engineering and Delivery teams with materials engineering, material approvals and Inspection & Test Plans

  • Oversee the quality, specifications, and client requirements of materials used in the construction of the Project

    Our client requires a Materials and Methods Engineer with:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related science field, or an equivalent qualification.

  • Experience in Civil, MEP, and High Voltage construction methods is required.

  • Familiarity with Electronic Management Document Systems (EDMS), such as Themis, ProjectWise, Aconex, BIM360.

    Salary and benefits include:

    £ 375-£425 PAYE Umbrella per shift

    If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Matt Hughes on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

    We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.

    Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment business on behalf of a client

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