Technical Manager - Asphalt Laboratories | Relocate to Perth, Australia
Core
Lead technical operations for two NATA-accredited asphalt laboratories and mobile testing units, focusing on process control, mix design optimization, and business growth.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Asphalt Laboratories)
Builds
Asphalt products, testing services, and proprietary sustainable mix solutions
Domain
Construction materials / Asphalt / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Asphalt and bituminous materials expertise, Mix design, NATA accreditation management, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, Statistical process control, Business development, Lean Six Sigma, Supplier management
Preferred skills
R&D capability development, University partnership experience, EPD creation
Technologies
NATA systems, ISO/IEC 17025 frameworks, Statistical process control tools
Responsibilities
Oversee laboratory operations and quality systems, Optimize mix designs for cost and specification compliance, Develop sustainable product pipelines, Drive external testing revenue growth, Evaluate R&D capability and funding opportunities, Plan succession and training for critical roles
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic management scope