Research and Development Civil Engineer (Nottingham)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in R&D of carbon capture in concrete is seeking a Research and Development Civil Engineer. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in team management and laboratory setups, as well as a strong background in cement chemistry. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top UK universities and multibillion concrete companies while contributing to sustainable technology development.

Benefits

Share of project outcomes

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Career progression pathway

Exciting social calendar

Qualifications

• 5 years post PhD experience in independent research.
• Experience in laboratory setup and HSE requirements.
• Knowledge of CO2 uptake in concrete.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers in R&D projects.
• Plan and manage construction laboratory operations.
• Evaluate CCU techniques on cement-based materials.

Skills

Team management

Laboratory setup

Carbonation mechanisms

Education

PhD in relevant field

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 a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete. The company is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world, Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).

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Job description:

As R&D Civil Engineer, you are a self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise. You will plan, procure and manage the construction laboratory in line with regulations. You will be responsible for leading a team of civil engineers to utilise the cement and concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete and evaluation of CCU techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials

Person's specifications:

5 years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions

Experience in laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in 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)

Team management skills

R&D experience in the construction industry

Benefits:

C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, have an entrepreneurial spirit and use their skills to build a sustainable world. We offer typical employee benefits plus a share of what we will build together.

A unique opportunity to work with top universities in the UK

An exciting opportunity to work with Multibillion Concrete Companies

A competitive annual holiday entitlement.

A pension scheme

A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones

Career progression pathway.

Interesting company social calendar