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Position: Consultant – Cement Manufacturing

Pay Range: Project based compensation

Location: Based in Northern Ireland

About The Change:

Welcome to The Change, where innovation meets impact. We are a boutique consultancy dedicated to pioneering change and shaping the future. At our core, we champion innovation, striving to redefine norms and push boundaries to create a better world.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference. We leverage our expertise and creativity to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time, from sustainability to social equity. Every project we undertake is an opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on society and the environment.

Our Core Values:

• Innovation: At the forefront of innovation, we transform bold ideas into reality.
• Teamwork: Integral to our approach, we join forces with client teams, enriching their projects with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge practices.
• Strategic Support: We enable companies to control their destinies through comprehensive strategic planning and robust support in implementing innovative solutions.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Consultant with deep expertise in cement manufacturing to support our project-based initiatives. This role involves preparing high-quality technical documentation to support UK funding applications, industrial innovation grants, and regulatory reporting related to sustainable cement production, process optimization, and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cement manufacturing processes (including clinker production, kiln optimization, and alternative fuels), emissions control, and low-carbon technologies. The role requires the ability to translate complex engineering and regulatory data into clear, compelling documentation aligned with industrial decarbonization goals and public funding frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical research and prepare documentation on the operational, environmental, and economic impact of cement manufacturing technologies, including alternative fuels, low-clinker cement, and carbon capture initiatives.
• Translate complex process and environmental data into clear, structured content for use in grant applications, ESG reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and external consultants to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Stay current on trends in sustainable construction materials, decarbonization strategies, and regulatory developments affecting the cement and building materials sector.
• Support the development of HMRC-compliant R&D claims and innovation reporting for public or private sector funding.

Required Skills & Experience:

·Demonstrated expertise in calcined clay cement, including involvement in commissioning new cement plants, cement manufacturing, process engineering, and industrial decarbonisation projects.

·Familiarity with, or hands-on experience in, Lepol grate kiln technology used in cement production.

• Deep understanding of kiln operations, raw material handling, emissions control systems, and cement process optimization.
• Strong technical writing skills with a track record of producing documentation for funding applications, regulatory submissions, or industry stakeholders.
• Familiarity with UK/EU environmental regulations, emissions trading schemes (ETS), and circular economy principles in the construction materials sector.
• Experience working with plant operators, sustainability teams, or R&D departments within cement, construction, or heavy industry.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex project applications with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders.

Contract Type:

·Freelance/Project-Based

·Remote work with flexible hours

·Competitive compensation based on project scope

If you have the expertise to craft high-quality technical documentation in this sector, we’d love to hear from you!