Explosives Engineer: Field Innovator & Safety Leader

Epc Groupe; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EPC-UK is recruiting an Explosive Engineer to work field-based across the UK, setting the standard for safe, efficient blasting and shaping industry practice.

You will analyse blast data, test new techniques, and contribute to R&D while supporting professional development and training across sites. This role demands practical explosives experience and a drive to advance safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in science or engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on explosives experience in an industrial setting, preferably quarrying.
• Practical knowledge of key explosive products; VQ qualifications or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Solve field problems as the technical expert.
• Use data to measure blast performance and value for customers.
• Evaluate and test new techniques, technologies and software for blasting systems.
• Deliver industry courses, seminars and toolbox talks.
• Publish R&D findings and contribute to peer-reviewed work.
• Lead by example on quality, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Explosives experience

Data analytics

MS Office & databases

Presentation skills

Industry body membership

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

EPC-UK is recruiting an Explosive Engineer to work field-based across the UK, setting the standard for safe, efficient blasting and shaping industry practice.

You will analyse blast data, test new techniques, and contribute to R&D while supporting professional development and training across sites. This role demands practical explosives experience and a drive to advance safety standards.