Materials Manager

I'm recruiting for an exciting and critical position within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) - Materials Manager, supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station set to power around 6 million homes with reliable, low-carbon electricity for the next 60 years.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a highly skilled and collaborative team driving one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. As Materials Manager, you’ll be a subject matter expert in all things materials, leading the specification, testing, and integration of materials across the marine and tunnelling works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction materials testing (concrete, earthworks, grout, aggregates, etc.) across the marine and tunnelling packages.

• Review and interpret technical specifications, advising on materials suitability, compliance, and constructability.

• Coordinate and oversee laboratory and field testing activities, ensuring full compliance with project and industry standards.

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and high standards throughout the supply chain.

• Collaborate with internal design teams, temporary works designers, and the lead design consultant to ensure material solutions are fully integrated into permanent and temporary works.

• Support procurement and commercial teams by providing robust input into supplier selection, technical compliance, and value engineering opportunities.

• Lead technical assurance, materials risk management, and the resolution of complex materials-related issues on-site.

• Set and maintain high standards of safety and quality, ensuring procedures, testing protocols, and compliance frameworks are followed consistently.

• Manage budgets, resources, and performance of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and consultants.

• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a high-performance culture and technical excellence.

Key Competencies & Experience:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of construction materials, especially concrete mix design, sustainability considerations, and modern testing methodologies.

• Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage consultants and suppliers, and deliver against key milestones in a high-pressure environment.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, designers, and regulatory bodies.

• Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

• Industry Knowledge: A thorough understanding of CDM regulations, quality systems, sustainability frameworks, and UK infrastructure procurement practices.

• Professional Credentials: Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering. Membership of a relevant professional institution is highly desirable.

• Agility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a complex and evolving project environment, with a positive attitude towards change and innovation.

• Compliance & Assurance: Experienced in applying and maintaining industry accreditations and ensuring testing labs meet required standards.

At CWA, we’re committed to delivering Sizewell C to the highest safety, quality, and sustainability standards - and we know we can only do that by attracting top talent from a broad and diverse pool. If you're a materials expert looking to make a genuine impact on the UK's future energy security, I encourage you to take the next step.

Click the link below to apply and join us in building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.