All jobs
Construction Lab Technician
About this role
A full-time Construction Lab Technician role based in Oyo with Craneburg Construction. The position involves conducting laboratory and field tests on construction materials to ensure they meet project specifications, quality standards and approved procedures. The role requires coordinating with site engineers and the QA/QC team, maintaining laboratory records and reporting non-conformities. The company describes itself as a large, diversified Nigerian construction group with experience across oil and gas, marine, FMCG and government sectors, employing over 7000 staff. Candidates typically have a technical or science qualification and practical experience in materials testing.
What you would do
- Perform field tests such as soil compaction, slump tests and concrete sampling.
- Monitor material quality and report non-conformities to the Quality Control Engineer.
- Collect, prepare and test material samples per approved standards.
- Calibrate, operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
- Coordinate with site engineers and QA/QC to resolve material quality issues.
- Conduct tests on soil, concrete, aggregates, asphalt and other construction materials.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety procedures and quality standards.
- Record test results and prepare reports.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records.
What they are asking for
- OND, HND or BSc in Civil Engineering, Laboratory Technology or related field.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Familiarity with ASTM, BS or other applicable testing standards.
- Practical knowledge of soil, concrete, aggregate and asphalt testing procedures.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing.
Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.