Research and Development Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An R&D company specializing in sustainable concrete technology seeks a Research and Development Civil Engineer based in Derby. The role involves leading research, managing laboratory operations, and applying cement chemistry for carbon capture efforts. This is a permanent position with opportunities for collaboration with leading UK universities and major concrete firms.

Benefits

Unique opportunity to work with top UK universities

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Bonus upon achieving milestones

Qualifications

• 5 years post-PhD experience leading independent research.
• Experience in laboratory setup and HSE requirements.
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms and CO2 uptake.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and manage the construction laboratory.
• Lead a team of civil engineers in carbon capture innovations.
• Evaluate CCU techniques on cement-based materials.

Skills

Research Design

Project Management

Cement and Concrete Chemistry

Education

PhD in relevant field

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Research and Development Civil Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Remuneration: Above market rate

Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)

About us:

Concrete4Change (C4C) is an R&D company developing ground-breaking technology to utilize and permanently mineralize CO2 in concrete. The company is partly owned by Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).

Learn more about us:

Technologies and Vacancies: https://youtu.be/Qxjw-3vL4Ms

Day in the C4C Labs: https://youtu.be/q3tHdhAoUjI

Employees Perspective: https://youtu.be/dDa-xFofK3g

Founder's story: https://youtu.be/vkcxFPeCkqU

As an R&D Civil Engineer, you are a self-starter capable of developing new technology areas leveraging existing capabilities. You will plan, procure, and manage the construction laboratory in line with regulations. You will lead a team of civil engineers to utilize cement and concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilization in concrete and evaluate CCU techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials.

Person's specifications:

• 5 years post-PhD experience leading independent research, with the ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
• Experience in laboratory setup, HSE requirements, and equipment specification development and procurement
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms and critical assessment of CO2 uptake and concrete performance over various life stages (product, use, and end-of-life)
• R&D experience in the construction industry

C4C seeks individuals interested in applied science, entrepreneurial spirit, and building a sustainable world. We offer typical employee benefits plus a share of what we will build together.

• A unique opportunity to work with top UK universities
• An exciting chance to collaborate with multibillion-dollar concrete companies
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• Bonus upon achieving milestones