Research and Development Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D company in the UK seeks a Research and Development Civil Engineer to drive innovative projects focused on carbon capture within the construction sector. This permanent position involves high-level research and leadership within a collaborative environment with major industry partners. Candidates with 5 years post-PhD experience are encouraged to apply for a competitive package with significant industry impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate with top UK universities

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Bonus opportunities upon milestone achievements

Qualifications

• 5 years post-PhD experience in independent research.
• Experience in laboratory setup and equipment procurement.
• Strong understanding of carbonation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and manage the construction laboratory.
• Lead a team to evaluate CCU techniques for concrete performance.
• Conduct research addressing critical questions in cement chemistry.

Skills

Research Leadership

Cement Chemistry Knowledge

Carbon Capture Techniques

Laboratory Setup

HSE Requirements

Education

PhD in relevant field

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Mansfield, United Kingdom

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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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 groundbreaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise 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 will be a self-starter capable of developing new technology areas leveraging existing capabilities. You will plan, procure, and manage the construction laboratory in compliance with regulations. You will lead a team of civil engineers to utilize cement and concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilization, evaluating CCU techniques on cement-based materials' properties and long-term performance.

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, equipment specification, and procurement
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms and critical assessment of CO2 uptake and concrete performance over various life stages (product, use, end-of-life)
• R&D experience in the construction industry

C4C seeks individuals passionate about applied science, entrepreneurial spirit, and building a sustainable world. We offer typical employee benefits plus a share in our joint achievements.

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