Lab-testing building materials including concrete and asphalt to ensure strength and safety
You might be surprised to hear that the construction industry has laboratories, but concrete, aggregates and asphalt all need to be tested to make sure they’re fit for purpose and in line with the required standards.
Tests are carried out in the laboratory and onsite and research examines how materials can be improved to make them stronger, more adaptable and to reduce their environmental impact. You could be the technician that ensures we have safe, strong and environmentally-sound buildings and roads.
You could progress from being a Concrete Technician to a Lab Manager.
With lots of experience behind you, you might become a Materials Engineer.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
As well as running checks on materials, you’ll be responsible for calibrating machines and analysing statistics. A lot of your work will also be onsite, where you’ll be part of the team helping to build essential infrastructure and exciting new buildings.
This role can also be known by some other job titles including:
Laboratory Technician
Materials Technician
