Assistant Technician

Initivo Consultancy Limited; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a motivated Assistant Technician to join their Building Pathology team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and mentorship in managing technical equipment and supporting on-site investigations. Ideal for candidates with an interest in construction or engineering, this position also provides valuable project experience. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are preferred. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction, engineering, or building investigations is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Clear communication skills and good organisational skills are essential.
• Flexibility to work on-site and willingness to travel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and maintain technical equipment, tools, and materials.
• Assist with planning rotas, resources, and survey preparations.
• Support on-site investigations, including access plant operation and data gathering.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Contribute to technical reports and data presentation.

Skills

Interest in construction

Good organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Are you curious, proactive, and eager to learn? Do you want to develop practical and digital skills that help shape the built environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Technician to join our Building Pathology team at Initivo. This is an entry-level role designed for someone who wants to start or grow their career in the construction industry. You’ll receive hands‑on training, mentorship, and real project experience, from operating access equipment and sampling materials to analysing data and supporting technical reporting.

Duties

• Help manage and maintain technical equipment, tools, and materials
• Assist with planning rotas, resources, and survey preparations
• Support on‑site investigations, including access plant operation, coring, and data gathering
• Prepare and organise samples for laboratory testing
• Contribute to technical reports and data presentation
• Follow health, safety, and environmental standards
• Work closely with consultants, senior staff, and project teams

Person Specification

• Interest in construction, engineering, or building investigations (formal qualifications helpful but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills
• Comfortable using basic tools and equipment (training provided)
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in a team
• Flexibility to work on‑site, in the office, and occasionally outside regular hours
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (preferred but not essential)

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 37.5 - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Eurovia is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Initivo recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.