Materials Engineer

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Location - Norwich, Norfolk What will you be doing?

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Provide technical input into project costing, including specialist materials engineering input and assist the project team in materials value engineering (VE) and in identifying appropriate VE robust solutions
• Providing expert technical guidance in materials engineering design, assurance and management
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant materials engineering laboratories, including project specific management of all laboratory materials testing and data management
• Approve materials and data management of Material Approval Records
• Liaise with supply chain and approve materials suitable for use.
• Resolve material technical issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure procedures and quality systems are applied both in GT and the supply chain
• Challenge the specifications/proposals and re-engineering to develop alternative value engineered proposals
• Provision of strategies for both the re-use, purchase and disposal of materials
• Participate the delivery of Sustainability activities
"As Material Engineer, you will play an integral role in carrying out technical testing relating to all material operations on a day to day basis"

Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. What we can offer in return: With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team., Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Infrastructure Business Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector. We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work. With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero. Infrastructure (National Highways) Our National Highways business stream focuses on maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads, delivering against the key priorities of Safety, Customer and Delivery. We are the fourth largest provider to National Highways, playing a key role on their Regional Delivery Partnership, Scheme Delivery and Pavement Delivery frameworks to deliver vital infrastructure across the strategic road network.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role