Element has an opportunity for a Trainee Technical Consultant, to join the BM TRADA Timber team, based in High Wycombe. The role would be suited to a graduate / construction enthusiast / timber professional starting or developing their career - ideally with a qualification in a building or construction related discipline or proven skills / experience / enthusiasm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the leading timber consultancies in the UK. You will be working within a highly respected team covering the UK with a great variety of work. Projects ranging from site inspections, laboratory investigations, technical advice to clients and defect diagnosis of all things timber. 

• To undertake timber investigations, laboratory work, site inspection work and report on results 
• Gather relevant site based evidence from investigative work onsite and from documentation and background information provided
• Offering technical advice and responding to enquiries, by phone and in person
• Building and maintaining relationships with project engineers and architects 
• Provide independent, impartial advice in disputes
• Assist the marketing and publications department with input for technical information documents
• Assess quality standards and advise on improvements   
• Ensuring that equipment (laboratory or tools) is maintained to ensure safety and quality is not compromised
• Follow the relevant procedures where activities are controlled by the Quality Management System

• Demonstrable experience in practical / technical subjects relating to the timber industry or construction (eg Sustainability, Building Surveying, Heritage, Infrastructure)
• Preference for a degree qualified individual or qualification in a relevant discipline
• This job would possibly suit either a Graduate, Wood Scientist, Timber Enthusiast, Building Surveyor, Structural Engineer looking to start or develop their career
• Comfortable with working at heights
• Demonstrates and / or willingness to learn an understanding of BS and EU standards
• Proficient in MS Office
• An eye for detail and be able to communicate thoughts and ideas
• Excellent time management skills, and be able to manage your own diary
• Current and Valid Driving License 
• Ideally based in or near High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Oxford, Reading, Maidenhead
• Full trainng will be provided from a supportive and engaging team 

Benefits of Working At Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance
Legal & General Pension / Enhanced Company / Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

To apply please email Leigh.McComish@element.com

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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