Technical Head of Civil Lab

SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, DELHI
Position: Technical Head (Civil Lab)
Experience: 15–25Years
Role Summary
Technical Head - Civil Lab will be responsible for the overall technical, commercial, operational, and quality management of a multidisciplinary NABL-accredited testing laboratory. The role requires strong leadership in ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, laboratory operations, technical governance, team management, and continuous improvement of testing/analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Leadership
Lead overall laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow, quality, safety, and timely delivery of testing services.
Supervise multidisciplinary testing/Analytical functions including:
Construction Materials
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering Materials
Supervise Third Party Inspection related work in Civil
Building Materials, etc
Manage manpower planning, resource allocation, equipment utilization, and infrastructure requirements.
Coordinate with Marketing Team for development of business in related field.
NABL & Quality Management
Ensure compliance with NABL accreditation requirements , ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and other related audit compliances.
Lead NABL assessments, surveillance audits, reassessments, and scope extensions.
Ensure implementation of QMS, SOPs, test methods, calibration systems, internal audits, CAPA, and continual improvement initiatives.
Review and authorize technical documents, test reports, and quality records.
Initiate & Supervise research studies in related areas.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance for research studies / testing activities and ensure accuracy, reliability, and traceability of test results.
Oversee method validation, measurement uncertainty, proficiency testing (PT), and inter-laboratory comparison (ILC) activities.
Support new test method development and laboratory capability enhancement.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Lead and mentor technical teams including Technical Managers, Scientists, Engineers, and Laboratory Personnel.
Ensure competency assessment, training, and authorization of laboratory staff.
Manage key customer interactions, technical discussions, and resolution of critical issues.
Support business growth through expansion of testing services and customer engagement.
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor's/master’s degree in engineering (Civil). Ph.D. may have an advantage.
15–25 years of experience in NABL accredited testing laboratories/ Research Organisations.
Experience handling multidisciplinary testing operations and leading large technical teams.
Location: Delhi

Work arrangement
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