Assistant Materials Engineer

We're looking for an Assistant Materials Engineer to join our KierBAM Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall based in Plymouth, Devon.

Location: Site Based, Plymouth, Devon

Hours: Permanent, Full Time 

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant Materials Engineer, you'll be working within the Nuclear team, supporting them in delivering the redevelopment project at the Dockyard.

Your day to day will include:

• Review of requirements from Works Information, SCEWs; design materials specifications; MCRs;
• Coordination of materials specifications, ITP requirements and supply chain materials management during mobilization and works execution;
• Development of templates for testing and technical assurance (TA);
• Engagement with supply chain/ subcontractors, support of engineering, procurement, and construction teams;
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

What are we looking for?

This role of Assistant Materials Engineer is great for you if:

• HND /HNC / NVQ in a relevant subject beneficial;
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Materials or Earthworks is desirable;
• Willingness to work overtime which may also include weekend and/or night working;
• Preferably an industry accredited safety training eg. CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• Ideally you have been working in a similar role on another project
• You have previous materials experience 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier