Job Title: Civil Engineer (Research and Development Manager)
Location: Nottingham
Remuneration: Above market rate
Start date: 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).
As a civil engineer (R&D manager), you will:
* Be a self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise.
* Plan, procure, and manage the construction laboratory in line with regulations.
* Lead a team of civil engineers to utilise cement and concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete.
* 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, 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 and R&D experience in concrete mix.
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 competitive bonus upon achieving milestones.
* Interesting company social calendar.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Engineering, and Consulting
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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