Ops Manager

Laboratory / Operations Manager – Construction Materials Testing

Salary: £50000 to £55000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Construction Materials Testing / Laboratory Operations

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory / Operations Manager to oversee laboratory and site testing operations within the construction materials testing industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Laboratory Manager, Regional Manager or Operations Manager with a strong technical background in construction testing and experience managing ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of laboratory and site services, ensuring testing schedules are delivered efficiently, quality standards are maintained, and teams operate safely and productively.

Working closely with senior management, quality teams and technical staff, you will play a key role in maintaining accreditation, improving operational performance and delivering a high-quality service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operation of regional laboratories and site testing services.

Manage laboratory workflows, testing schedules, resources and staff allocation to meet client deadlines.

Ensure testing operations are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to the required quality standards.

Monitor productivity, test output, overtime and operational costs.

Manage the selection, maintenance and availability of laboratory testing equipment.

Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and company procedures.

Maintain and improve quality management systems in line with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements.

Monitor testing procedures, technical standards and quality control processes.

Lead, supervise and motivate laboratory and site teams, including laboratory technicians, field technicians and coordinators.

Identify staff training, competency assessment and development requirements.

Ensure accurate technical records, documentation and accreditation compliance.

Work closely with quality, technical and operational management to implement business objectives.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and team performance.

Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal departments.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Significant experience working within a laboratory environment, preferably in construction materials testing.

Previous experience managing or supervising an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.

A strong technical understanding of construction materials testing processes and procedures.

Experience managing laboratory operations, site services, testing schedules and resources.

A good understanding of quality management systems and accreditation requirements.

Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage, develop and motivate a team.

Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.

Commercial awareness, including managing operational costs, productivity and workloads.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and senior management.

A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality, health and safety.

Essential Experience

Approximately 10 years' experience working within a laboratory environment.

Ideally, 3–5 years' experience supervising or managing ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories.

Experience within construction materials testing or a closely related technical testing environment.

Candidates with strong operational management experience in construction testing, geotechnical testing, civil engineering materials laboratories or similar accredited testing environments will also be considered.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of laboratory and site operations, lead technical teams and contribute to the continued development of a construction testing business.

If you have a background in laboratory management, construction materials testing or technical operations and are looking for your next career move, we would welcome your application.

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