Labortary Manager

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

We are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join us at Avonmouth as part of the Marine & Tunnelling function within the CWA (Civil Works Alliance) and this is genuinely a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

As part of the CWA, we are supporting the construction of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt power station that will generate low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. This landmark infrastructure project will play a critical role in the UKs energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

This is your opportunity to establish and lead a UKAS‑accredited materials testing facility at the heart of a nationally significant nuclear programme.

• Establishing and maintaining a UKAS accredited laboratory facility
• Agreeing testing regimes and producing Inspection & Test Plans aligned to specification requirements
• Implementing and managing a digital materials testing system
• Leading calibration registers, equipment procurement and inventory control
• Managing laboratory quality systems, audits and UKAS assessment visits
• Ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable delivery with a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Overseeing daily resource allocation and shift patterns
• Managing supplier test results and external test house coordination
• Reporting compliance metrics and KPIs to senior stakeholders
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing junior team members, including conducting PDRs and succession planning

• Proven experience running a UKAS accredited laboratory on a major construction project
• In‑depth knowledge of ISO 17025
• Experience working in a nuclear environment
• Strong technical expertise in materials testing, particularly low slump concrete for tunnel segment manufacture
• Experience in auditing, training and developing junior staff
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence

You’ll be confident managing data, budgets and compliance frameworks, comfortable implementing digital reporting platforms, and capable of presenting technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders. A background in construction materials (concrete, aggregates, cement) and continuous improvement methodologies will be highly advantageous.

Why this role stands out:

The Civil Works Alliance brings together Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke combining international expertise and experience from some of the worlds most complex infrastructure programmes.

You’ll be part of a single integrated delivery organisation with a strong culture built on safety, collaboration, sustainability and technical excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where talented professionals can thrive and develop long‑term careers.

If you’re ready to lead a high‑performing laboratory team on one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects and want your expertise to directly support the nation’s clean energy future, I’d love to hear from you.

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