Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

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Sidcup, England, United Kingdom
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Management Project Management Stakeholder Management Test Data Test Engineering

Summary: The Fire and Durability Test Engineer role is an interim position based in Sidcup, Kent, focused on testing construction materials for fire, smoke, and durability performance. The engineer will coordinate testing programs with external laboratories in the UK and EU, ensuring compliance with industry standards and timely delivery of results. This role requires strong project management and communication skills, along with a proven background in the building construction sector. The contract is expected to last for an initial period of 6+ months and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and execute detailed test plans for construction products and materials.
  • Coordinate and oversee fire, smoke, and durability testing on materials including timber and metals.
  • Liaise with accredited test houses across the UK and EU to organise and manage testing schedules.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external laboratories, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.
  • Track progress of testing activities and proactively manage timelines and deliverables.
  • Analyse and review test data to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
  • Produce monthly test laboratory reports, summarising progress, findings, and recommendations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with testing partners and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all testing activities align with regulatory and quality requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in testing within the building construction sector.
  • Strong knowledge of fire, smoke, and durability testing standards.
  • Experience working with construction materials such as timber and metals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver structured test plans.
  • Experience coordinating with external test houses or laboratories (UK and EU).
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timeframes.
  • Existing network of contacts within test houses or certification bodies (desirable).
  • Familiarity with UK and EU construction testing standards and regulations (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sidcup

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Fire and Durability Test Engineer (Interim – 6+ Months) Location: Sidcup, Kent (must be able to commute daily) Contract Type: Interim / Contract (6+ months) - OUTSIDE IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Test Assessor/Engineer to join on an interim basis for an initial 6+ month period. This role will support testing activities within the building construction sector, focusing on fire, smoke, and durability performance of construction materials. You will play a key role in coordinating testing programmes, working closely with external laboratories across the UK and EU, and ensuring timely delivery of accurate test results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and execute detailed test plans for construction products and materials.
  • Coordinate and oversee fire, smoke, and durability testing on materials including timber and metals.
  • Liaise with accredited test houses across the UK and EU to organise and manage testing schedules.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external laboratories, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.
  • Track progress of testing activities and proactively manage timelines and deliverables.
  • Analyse and review test data to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
  • Produce monthly test laboratory reports , summarising progress, findings, and recommendations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with testing partners and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all testing activities align with regulatory and quality requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in testing within the building construction sector .
  • Strong knowledge of fire, smoke, and durability testing standards.
  • Experience working with construction materials such as timber and metals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver structured test plans.
  • Experience coordinating with external test houses or laboratories (UK and EU).
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timeframes.

Desirable

  • Existing network of contacts within test houses or certification bodies.
  • Familiarity with UK and EU construction testing standards and regulations.

Why Join (Interim Opportunity)

  • Immediate impact role within a specialist technical environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a wide network of testing laboratories across the UK and Europe.
  • Fast-paced, hands-on role with autonomy and responsibility.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
  • Ability to commute/relocate: Sidcup DA14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
  • Experience: Fire Testing: 2 years (preferred)
  • Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
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