Join the UK Leader in Infrastructure Testing
At CTS, we’re always on the lookout for talented and motivated people to join our growing team. If you want to work for a company known for its fast pace, innovative approach, and genuine commitment to both employees and clients, you’ve come to the right place. We have opportunities across the UK from hands on technical roles to essential business support positions.
We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of Materials Testing, Structural & Pavement Investigation, Calibration Services, and Site Investigations. With 500 employees nationwide, we have built a strong reputation for delivering above and beyond for our clients and we couldn’t do it without our people!
Our Culture
Our culture is the heartbeat of everything we do. It’s built on strong values and a vibrant spirit that inspires everyone to bring their best. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll find a supportive environment where passion, skill, and teamwork come together to create something special.
Our culture is one of collaboration, integrity, and enthusiasm. We believe in working together, respecting each other, and pushing boundaries to deliver outstanding results. It’s this unique culture that drives our success and makes CTS a great place to grow your career.
Grow With CTS
Whether you’re starting your first role in construction, retraining for a new career, or aiming to step into a leadership position. CTS will give you the tools, training, and support you need to succeed. We call this You Grow, We Grow, and it’s at the heart of how we develop our people.
From apprenticeships and industry recognised qualifications to on the job mentoring, we help you build both your skills and your confidence. We offer clear career pathways, regular progress reviews, and opportunities to work on varied projects across the UK, giving you the chance to broaden your experience and knowledge.
Read Our Career Stories
Careers at CTS: Rebecca’s Career Story
Rebecca Parr began her career at CTS, where her curiosity and drive led her to take on wider marketing responsibilities across the Phenna Group.
Grow with CTS: Matt Climbing the Ladder
Follow Matt Mills’s growth from technician to manager at CTS, highlighting his dedication, ongoing training, and key work on projects like the Heathrow expansion.
Careers At CTS: From 19-Year-Old Technician to General Manager at CTS
How Jim Bennett rose from a 19-year-old Lab Technician to General Manager at CTS, showcasing the real progression, hands-on learning, and long-term career growth available in the materials testing industry.
Our Core Values
Our core company values help guide how we how we act and behave. Above everything we have an unwavering passion for understanding our client needs. We stay true to ourselves and where we’ve come from, and we always stay true to our values:
Think customer
Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them, we maximise our reputation and growth.
Speed and agility
Own it. Be bold. Take action. Get it done.
Be transparent
We are open, honest, and act with integrity at all times.
Work together
We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.
Act responsibly
Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
Be proud
We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in what we do.
CTS Employee Benefits
Your health and happiness at work is paramount. At CTS we are committed to ensuring all our colleagues feel valued and rewarded for the work they do. That’s why we offer a range of exciting perks, benefits and rewards to choose from.
Health and Wellbeing
From our workplace wellbeing solution, employee assistances programs, gym discounts and mental health training and MHFAiders, we have many initiatives to support your health and wellbeing.
Recognition
From celebrating milestones, long service achievements through to driver reward schemes and peer-to-peer recognition in line with our company values, we celebrate your accomplishments.
Time For You
From our holiday purchase scheme allowing you more time to spend doing the things that are important to you, to an additional two days paid leave per year for you to volunteer within our communities, we recognise it is important to recharge.
Financial Wellbeing
From our range of benefits, discounts, perks and money back toward essential health costs through to schemes saving you money on tech, bikes and car maintenance – we have support to help you control your finances and make your money go further.
Our Job Functions
At CTS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Each team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality services, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the business. Explore our key job functions below to learn more about what each team does, how they contribute to our success, and the opportunities available within CTS.
Sales Teams
Sales Teams
The sales team in CTS is responsible for generating revenue for the business through engaging with customers to understand their problems, develop compelling proposals which solve them, and securing the orders for the work.
The team includes a range of customer-facing roles including phone and field-based sellers, key account managers, and estimators who produce the quotes. Typical tasks include speaking with or meeting customers, liaising with operational and technical teams, developing quotes and most importantly obtaining orders.
Quality Assurance Teams
Quality Assurance Teams
The CTS Quality team is responsible for maintaining and improving the systems that ensure all testing and technical services meet UKAS, industry, and internal quality standards. Working closely with laboratory, site, and management teams, the Quality function plays a critical role in compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement across the business.
A typical day involves monitoring quality systems, supporting audits and accreditations, reviewing procedures and documentation, investigating non-conformances, and providing guidance and training to staff. The team also works with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and consistently delivered.
Site Teams
Site Teams
CTS site-based laboratory teams provide on-site construction materials testing and technical support on live projects across the UK. Working from project laboratories, teams carry out testing on materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UKAS requirements.
A typical day includes registering and testing samples, maintaining and calibrating equipment, producing UKAS-accredited reports, and liaising with clients and site teams on technical queries. Site teams play a key role in upholding high standards of quality, health and safety, and professionalism on every project.
Chemistry Laboratory Teams
Chemistry Laboratory Teams
The CTS Chemistry Laboratory delivers chemical testing services for both internal and external clients, supporting a wide range of projects and regulatory requirements. Working in accordance with ISO 17025, MCERTS, and relevant British Standards, the team ensures all testing is carried out accurately, consistently, and to the highest quality standards.
A typical day involves scheduling and prioritising sample testing, preparing and extracting samples in line with documented procedures, operating analytical instruments, and reviewing results prior to report issue. The team also liaises with clients regarding sample collections, testing requirements, and turnaround times, ensuring clear communication and reliable service delivery.
Materials Testing Laboratory Teams
Materials Testing Laboratory Teams
The CTS laboratory team plays a key role in delivering accurate and timely construction materials testing to support projects across the UK. This role involves testing a range of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, in line with UKAS-accredited procedures.
Typical responsibilities include conducting on-site and laboratory-based testing in accordance with approved standards, ensuring the correct collection, identification, and traceability of samples, and producing accurate, well-documented test results. The role also requires the routine inspection and maintenance of laboratory and site equipment, strict adherence to quality and compliance procedures.
Support Functions Teams
Support Functions Teams
CTS offers a range of office-based and supervisory roles that support the efficient delivery of laboratory testing and client services. Responsibilities may include producing and managing test reports, handling client and internal enquiries, coordinating sample collections, and providing project and portal support.
These roles also support day-to-day business operations, including maintaining compliance standards, liaising with suppliers and contractors, managing equipment and PPE, supporting staff onboarding and training, coordinating travel and accommodation, and working closely with finance and senior management.
Laboratory supervisory positions additionally oversee laboratory staff and testing schedules, ensure quality and UKAS standards are met, review and issue reports, respond to client enquiries, and support the training and development of staff across all levels.