Trainee Structural Investigation Technician
Pay: From £27,976.00 per year
Job Description:
RSK Materials & Structures is looking to recruit a new member to join the Structures site investigation team, based at our Hertfordshire offices.
The Structures team undertakes testing and sampling of construction materials, along with condition surveys and intrusive inspections to a wide variety of structures. The information gathered is then conveyed to Engineers and Architects to aid in building assessments and/or design works.
Reporting to the project supervisor, responsibilities will be varied, but will include:
- Half-cell Potential and carbonation testing to determine the corrosion risk to reinforcement in concrete structures
- Non-destructive scanning surveys to determine reinforcement details in concrete
· Sampling of concrete to determine any deleterious constituents
· Sampling of concrete to determine strength
· Ultrasonic thickness testing of structural steel members
· Intrusive investigations to determine structural arrangements
· Compiling an accurate record of findings, including production of some basic AutoCAD drawings
RSK Materials & Structures also undertakes construction materials testing and analysis, and there will be an opportunity to gain an understanding of the laboratory processes and test methods.
The ideal candidate should have some experience of working within a construction site environment, possibly within a technical role.
Experience;
Training will be offered (both 'on-the-job' and structured training developed by the RSK group) and encouragement will be given to enable the successful candidate to gain sufficient confidence in undertaking structural investigations and inspections from client enquiry through to issuing of reports
We currently work for a large variety of clients throughout the country, and the nature of the business will result in short periods of working away from home
This is an interesting and varied position, which will offer opportunities to the right candidate to pursue a career in structural inspections and investigations.
Person Specification:
- At least GCSE Maths and English to Grade A to E or equivalent
- Full driving licence
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Some experience of working in construction or technical environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Driving licence required
- CSCS and other vocational qualifications an advantage
Pay: From £27,976.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
