We are seeking a reliable and experienced Site Structures Technician to carry out structural investigations and materials testing across highways and construction projects throughout the UK. This is a hands-on role involving in-situ testing, structural surveys, and the collection of accurate site data to support engineering assessments and reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered in line with relevant specifications, standards, and health & safety requirements. The role is site-based and will require regular travel, working away from home, and undertaking night shifts where project demands require. Projects will include a mix of highways, infrastructure, residential, and commercial structures. .
Key Responsibilities
· Carry out concrete and asphalt coring operations in accordance with testing specifications
· Undertake in-situ testing on highways and structures (e.g. density testing, cover meter surveys, sampling, and structural investigations)
· Operate and maintain site equipment including coring rigs, drills, and testing apparatus
· Reinstate test locations safely following completion of works
· Accurately record site data, observations, and test results in line with company procedures
· Label, handle, and transport samples to the laboratory for further analysis
· Liaise effectively with site engineers, clients, and contractors
· Ensure all work complies with UK standards (BS EN, DMRB where applicable)
· Follow strict health & safety procedures, including traffic management requirements
· Carry out routine equipment checks and maintenance
Our Values
Think Customer
Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.
Speed and Agility
Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.
Be Transparent
We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.
Work Together
We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.
Act Responsibly
Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to other and treat everyone with courtesy dignity and respect.
Be Proud
We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.
CTS (formally Construction Testing Solutions) are the UK’s go-to partner of choice for all Construction Materials Testing, Structural & Pavement Investigations, Subsidence Investigation and Calibration Services.
With headquarters in Leicester and a nationwide network of laboratories and offices, offering a wide range of construction testing, inspection and compliance services, CTS supports all sectors of the construction market including infrastructure, commercial, rail, road, residential, airports, tunnelling, mining, and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.
CTS offers full lifecycle services covering everything from pre-build site evaluations and designs to the testing of construction materials through to the management of the built environment, undertaking physical as well as non-destructive surveys and assessments of buildings, structures and highways.
A program of acquisition has seen the business grow exponentially over the years, extending our capabilities and capacity across a broader range of construction testing, inspection and compliance services.
