Site Laboratory Manager

Igne is continuing to expand its national site laboratory capability, and we are looking to appoint an experienced Remote / Field Laboratory Manager to support major infrastructure and earthworks projects throughout the UK.

This is a senior operational role for someone who genuinely understands construction materials testing, site laboratories, and the realities of working on large, demanding projects.

The position can be based anywhere in the UK, including Scottish Highlands & Islands. The role will require extensive travel and periods of living away from home depending on project location.

We are particularly interested in speaking to people who have previously worked on major infrastructure schemes, large earthworks projects or Tier 1 contractor frameworks where temporary or remote laboratories formed a key part of project delivery.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the setup, management and operation of remote and field-based laboratories across a range of major projects.

Igne is continuing to expand its national site laboratory capability, and we are looking to appoint an experienced Remote / Field Laboratory Manager to support major infrastructure and earthworks projects throughout the UK.

This is a senior operational role for someone who genuinely understands construction materials testing, site laboratories, and the realities of working on large, demanding projects.

The position can be based anywhere in the UK, including Scottish Highlands & Islands. The role will require extensive travel and periods of living away from home depending on project location.

We are particularly interested in speaking to people who have previously worked on major infrastructure schemes, large earthworks projects or Tier 1 contractor frameworks where temporary or remote laboratories formed a key part of project delivery.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the setup, management and operation of remote and field-based laboratories across a range of major projects.

The role will involve:

• Managing remote and temporary laboratory operations
• Supporting both laboratory and field-testing activities
• Maintaining UKAS compliance and quality standards
• Managing technicians and project resources on site
• Liaising directly with contractors, project teams and operational management
• Supporting mobilisation of new site laboratories nationwide
• Ensuring reporting, turnaround times and technical delivery meet client expectations
• Working closely with Igne’s wider laboratory network for technical and operational support

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong technical and operational experience within the UK construction materials testing industry.

Applicants should ideally have:

• Extensive CMT experience across laboratory and field testing
• Experience working within UKAS accredited laboratories
• Strong understanding of earthworks, aggregates and concrete testing
• Previous experience managing site or remote laboratories
• Experience working on major infrastructure or Tier 1 contractor projects
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• A practical and proactive approach to problem solving
• Flexibility to work away from home for extended periods where projects require it

This is not a desk-based management role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading from the front in challenging project environments.

What Igne Offers 

The package on offer will reflect the level of experience required and includes:

• Excellent salary package
• Significant project bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Accommodation and living away support
• Career progression within a growing national business
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

For the right person, this is a chance to help shape and lead a growing specialist operation within one of the UK’s most ambitious testing businesses.

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience—a one-stop shop for pre‑ and post‑construction services. Igne’s six service categories are ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our culture and integral to our success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed. We believe in developing our talent, which is why at Igne you will have many opportunities for training and progression within your role.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

• Managing remote and temporary laboratory operations
• Supporting both laboratory and field-testing activities
• Maintaining UKAS compliance and quality standards
• Managing technicians and project resources on site
• Liaising directly with contractors, project teams and operational management
• Supporting mobilisation of new site laboratories nationwide
• Ensuring reporting, turnaround times and technical delivery meet client expectations
• Working closely with Igne’s wider laboratory network for technical and operational support

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong technical and operational experience within the UK construction materials testing industry.

Applicants should ideally have:

• Extensive CMT experience across laboratory and field testing
• Experience working within UKAS accredited laboratories
• Strong understanding of earthworks, aggregates and concrete testing
• Previous experience managing site or remote laboratories
• Experience working on major infrastructure or Tier 1 contractor projects
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• A practical and proactive approach to problem solving
• Flexibility to work away from home for extended periods where projects require it

This is not a desk-based management role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading from the front in challenging project environments.

What Igne Offers 

The package on offer will reflect the level of experience required and includes:

• Excellent salary package
• Significant project bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Accommodation and living away support
• Career progression within a growing national business
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

For the right person, this is a chance to help shape and lead a growing specialist operation within one of the UK’s most ambitious testing businesses.

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience—a one-stop shop for pre‑ and post‑construction services. Igne’s six service categories are ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our culture and integral to our success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed. We believe in developing our talent, which is why at Igne you will have many opportunities for training and progression within your role.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.