Innovation Technologist - Low-Carbon Concrete & Materials

Tarmac; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited at the National Concrete Laboratory in Shawell is seeking an Innovation Technologist to help develop the next generation of concrete technologies for UK infrastructure projects, driving low‑carbon and high‑performance solutions. You will lead lab testing, trials and data reporting, collaborate with customers, universities and suppliers, and travel to sites and events as required.

A degree in Materials Science, Civil Engineering or Concrete Technology and concrete

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Concrete Technology or related discipline.
• Experience within concrete technology, material development or construction materials testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, testing, validation and implementation of innovative concrete and cementitious solutions from concept to commercial application.
• Develop innovative concrete mixes and material solutions for critical infrastructure projects.
• Plan and manage laboratory testing programmes, analyse data and produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Deliver laboratory and production-scale trials to validate new materials and technologies.
• Collaborate with customers, universities, suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation.
• Support sustainability and decarbonisation by improving material efficiency and embodied carbon performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driving licence

Project management

Education

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Concrete Technology

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Tarmac Trading Limited at the National Concrete Laboratory in Shawell is seeking an Innovation Technologist to help develop the next generation of concrete technologies for UK infrastructure projects, driving low‑carbon and high‑performance solutions. You will lead lab testing, trials and data reporting, collaborate with customers, universities and suppliers, and travel to sites and events as required.

A degree in Materials Science, Civil Engineering or Concrete Technology and concrete