Job Title Site Technician - Structural Investigations & Testing Department Site Operations Reports To Senior Technician or Site Manager Location Field-Based (with travel across the UK and Ireland), Main Office in Welwyn Garden City Remuneration £28,000-£32,000 per annum with excellent overtime rates Company Background We are a civil engineering company established 30 years ago, specializing in structural investigations and testing. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we focus on buildings, bridges, and maritime structures. We are committed to maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Our dedication to health and safety is reflected in our UKAS and RISQs accreditations, supported by regular internal audits and checks. Our Services We offer a wide range of specialist investigations and testing methods, including: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Pulsed Thermography Structural Inspections (PTSI) Impulse Array & Tomography Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Concrete Condition Surveys Wall Tie Surveys HAC Investigations Confined Spaces Inspections Coring Investigations Schmidt Hammer Investigations Trial Pitting Foundation Investigations Steelwork & Weld Inspections Paint Testing Load Testing Structural Monitoring Scour Investigations Pontoon & Boat Access Drone Surveys Access Supply Skid Testing Concrete Testing Ultrasonics Job Purpose As a Site Technician, you will play a key role in conducting specialist structural investigations and testing on roads, bridges, railways, and buildings across the UK. You will work hands-on with coring, drilling, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to assess material properties and structural integrity. Key Responsibilities Conduct on-site investigations and structural testing, including GPR, coring, drilling, Schmidt hammer testing, and other NDT techniques. Prepare and maintain testing equipment, ensuring calibration and accuracy before and after use. Work closely with engineers and site managers to ensure testing is carried out efficiently and safely. Collect, document, and report data from field tests for engineers to analyze. Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, especially regarding confined spaces, hazardous environments, and equipment handling. Support and mentor junior team members. Person Specification Essential Skills and Attributes: Experience in civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction-related site work. Comfortable with hands-on, physical work in outdoor environments. Basic mechanical or technical knowledge of testing equipment (e.g., drilling, coring, NDT). Ability to work safely in challenging site conditions (e.g., bridges, railways, confined spaces). Strong problem-solving skills when working on-site with unexpected challenges. Team player with good communication skills, able to work with engineers and site managers. Flexibility to travel and stay overnight for projects across the UK and Ireland occasionally. Full UK driving licence (ideally with experience driving vans). Desirable Skills and Attributes: Valid CSCS card or equivalent site-safety qualification. Experience in drilling, coring, or NDT techniques. Confined Spaces Training or willingness to complete training. Rope Access Training or willingness to complete training. First Aid Certification Ready to join a growing company and make a difference? Apply now and become part of our dedicated team