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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). Please note we do not compromise on the quality of the candidate and the position will not be closed until the right candidate is found.,

• Independent self-starter who can develop and test new ideas that leverage existing company capabilities and expertise.
• Plan, procure and manage the laboratory experiments in line with regulations.
• Development and utilisation of cement/concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete.
• Help with the management of the R&D project, peer review project proposals, review reports and make significant contributions to the C4C R&D.
• Research and Development: Lead the research and development activities, including designing experiments, help design laboratory-scale studies, and evaluating the performance of different materials and systems.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop project plans, set milestones, and manage resources effectively to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline. Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Compliance and Legal Policies: Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to financial management, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations to disseminate research findings internally and externally. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of experimental data, methodologies, and results.
  
  PhD in Civil Engineering or Concrete related sience
• 5+ years of post PhD Experience.
• Experience in research and development
• Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
• Understanding concrete and cement chemistry
• Experience of concrete mix design and additives.
• Indepth understanding of the concrete industrial processes.
Desirable:
• R&D experience in developing low-carbon concrete
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms, and critical assessment of CO2 uptake and concrete performance over various life stages (product, use and end-of-life)
• Experience in patent writing and grant proposal development
• Experience in the mineralisation of CO2 for various applications.
  
  Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete.
C4C technology won a wide range of awards including the United Nations (UN) most innovative Net-Zero technology Climate Challenge Cup at COP26 in Glasgow, Royal Academy of Engineering and UN SDG. C4C is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the World (Siam Cement Group and Goldbeck GmBH). C4C is running several projects with contracts with the University of Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield & Warwick. We work with majority of Europe's leading concrete manufacturers such as Marshal, Holcim, CRH, Ibstock…etc .

C4C is seeking people who want to do applied scientific research to a world class standard, 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.
• 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
• Private Health Insurance
• Free food and coffee in the office.
• A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones
• Unrivalled career progression pathway.