Specialist In-Situ Testing Technician

Are you interested in Geotechnical Ground Investigation for construction? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Specialist In-Situ Testing Technician, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Specialist In-Situ Testing Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible and driven Senior Specialist In-Situ Testing Technician to join our Geotechnical team. As a member of Geotechnical, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

Working within a small field testing team to develop skills and competency in specialist in-situ testing and monitoring techniques, including:

• Cone penetration testing (CPT) using piezocones & other associated devices from a variety of platforms to UKAS standards
• Pressure meter testing using self-boring pressure meter (SBP), high pressure dilatometer (HPD) and cone pressure meter (CPM)
• Calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
• Interpretation and reporting of testing results
  
  

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• To lead the operation of a variety of pressure meter investigations using primarily high-pressure dilatometer & self-boring pressure meter along with cone pressure meter and flat dilatometer from a variety of testing platforms to SOCOTEC standards
• Utilise the HPD software to provide high quality soil data, site records and test data in a timely manner

Organising mobilisation and demobilisation of all sites and testing equipment

Carry out work in accordance with company and site-specific Health and Safety rules

Calibration and daily maintenance of testing equipment including having a proactive approach to fault finding of defects in testing equipment whilst on site

Develop an understanding of Cone Penetration Testing techniques

Borehole permeability tests

Data collection for groundwater and gas monitoring instrumentation, including standpipes, vibrating wire, pneumatic and hydraulic type piezometers, and 'diver' type pressure transducers/loggers

Data collection for ground displacement instrumentation, including inclinometers, extensometers, hydrostatic profile gauges

Collection of water and gas samples from on-site borehole installations

Acting as Technician on large sites, preparing core samples and assisting the Logging Engineers

Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed

Delivery / collection of consumables, samples and equipment to and from site

About Geotechnical

Listed in the top 10 of the GETop 100 Geotechnical companies, our highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focus on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, our team identify and interpret conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Our services are vital to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.

What’s in it for you?

We can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Specialist In-Situ Testing Technician you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.