Job Title: Research and Development manager (Civil engineering) 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. To date, C4C has raised £20 million from private and public investors. 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). C4C technology won a wide range of awards including 2021, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup 2021, SDG award from the European technology chamber 2022, Top 10 startups from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20k) 2022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwide) 2022, Top 50 start-up award from PWC 2023, Startups 100 2023 Award Winner 2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel Association 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 Job As R&D manager, 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 Please see the person's specifications and roles & responsibilities below: PhD in construction. Post Doc prior to entering industry. Must have conducted and later led large research teams. Significant line management experience (you will be asked specific questions in the interview). Ideally similar role in a construction R&D company. Large portion of your team must have held PhDs and conducted ground breaking research. Experience working with concrete mix and CO2 capture, recycling, reduction technologies/systems. Proven experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary R&D teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering R&D projects on time and within budget. Significant experience problem-solving and troubleshooting. Be able to identify issues, propose innovative solutions, and adapt experimental protocols to overcome challenges. Experience in patent writing and grant proposal development Experience in the mineralisation of CO2 for various applications. Understanding concrete and cement chemistry Benefits: C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, with 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. Private health insurance - Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs Government backed pension scheme A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones Regular team meals and social events