Concrete Laboratory Technician - Precast / UHPC

About the role

e.construct, an engineering firm with 7 offices worldwide that designs bridges, high-rise buildings, commercial facilities, precast concrete and post-tensioning structures, is hiring a Concrete Laboratory Technician in Dubai. The role manages all laboratory trials and material testing for precast and UHPC concrete, with strong analytical work on aggregate grading, PSD optimisation and concrete performance validation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct all laboratory trials and material tests
• Perform sieve analysis and aggregate grading
• Plot and interpret Particle Size Distribution (PSD) curves
• Recommend grading and mix corrections to achieve an optimum curve distribution
• Conduct compressive and flexural strength tests
• Report standard deviation across trials and production batches
• Maintain complete test records, digital and physical
• Ensure compliance with ASTM / BS / EN standards
• Support production teams with data-driven mix optimisation

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Civil / Materials Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in concrete laboratory testing
• Strong exposure to precast concrete and/or UHPC

Required skills

• Sieve analysis and aggregate grading
• Particle Size Distribution (PSD) curve interpretation
• Compressive and flexural strength testing
• Statistical reporting and mix optimisation