Job Details of Deputy Lab Manager

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit Deputy Laboratory Managers at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Long term opportunities at the following locations below:

• HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
• HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
• Devonport Docks, Plymouth
• Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
• Lynemouth Bay, Morpeth
• Clifton Ings, York
• Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
• Inverness Laboratory, Scotland
• Peterhead Laboratory, Scotland

The roles require a suitable candidate with extensive experience in materials related testing ranging from Concrete, Soils, Aggregates and Asphalt. The candidate will need to be flexible as there may be a requirement to support the wider departmental materials team within the business.

Your work environment

BAM operates a flexible working policy 

People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

• Ensure that site sampling and laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
• Ensure that sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
• Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
• Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients/site engineering staff on testing requirements
• Review risk assessment-based activity plans
• Check test results against project specification for compliance
• Design scope for testing programmes based on clients intended purpose and specification
• Resolve technical anomalies
• Develop cost effective technically sound alternatives
• Plan work programmes with the JV team 
• Provide Monthly Cost and Income Summaries
• Support, mentor and develop the team
• Carry out staff PDR’s 
• Provide statistical analysis for materials 
• Carry out weekly safety tours of laboratory 
• Maintain personal CPD record and CV

Who are we looking for?

• Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
• Previous experience of working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent - an advantage
• Managers CSCS card
• Driving Licence 
• SMSTS
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025 and 9001

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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