Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Specialist

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Concrete Materials Specialist to strengthen our Materials team within Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research. You will provide expert input on concrete technology, durability and low carbon strategies, supporting projects globally.

You will contribute to research and work on a range of buildings and infrastructure, guiding clients on performance and lifecycle of concrete assets, with occasional travel. A relevant degree and strong reporting skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree level in civil, structural or materials engineering; a relevant doctorate would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong foundation in concrete technology, relevant standards and concrete construction; clear interest in specialising further in this field.
• Knowledge of concrete durability, deterioration mechanisms and service-life modelling techniques.
• Understanding of low carbon concrete, including traditional and alternative cementitious materials.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills; ability to work independently and engage with standards committees and technical groups such as the Concrete Society, BSI, RILEM or fib.
• Practical knowledge of concrete condition assessment or repair, supply chain or materials R&D experience, or knowledge of 3D concrete printing or other advanced construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory input across concrete technology, durability, low carbon strategies, problem investigation, specification writing and review.
• Contribute to research projects and support innovative approaches to concrete and related materials.
• Work across a varied range of buildings and infrastructure projects, from short advisory conversations to being an integral part of project teams.
• Help clients optimise the performance and lifecycle management of concrete assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external clients globally, with occasional overseas travel where required.

Skills

Concrete technology

Durability

Service-life modelling

Low carbon concrete

Technical report writing

Independent working

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural/Materials Engineering

Job description

Arup is seeking a Concrete Materials Specialist to strengthen our Materials team within Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research. You will provide expert input on concrete technology, durability and low carbon strategies, supporting projects globally.

You will contribute to research and work on a range of buildings and infrastructure, guiding clients on performance and lifecycle of concrete assets, with occasional travel. A relevant degree and strong reporting skills are required.