Construction Materials Research Engineer (KTP Associate)

Job Title: Construction Materials Research Engineer (KTP Associate)

Ulster University and Farrans Construction Ltd

School: Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment

Location: 99 Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9NU

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Closing Date: 5 November 2024

Full time, Fixed-term two-year post

Reference Number: 31642

- THE BUSINESS -

Farrans Construction Ltd (a trading division of Northstone (NI) Limited) is a leading building and civil engineering contractor with over 80 years’ experience of delivering world- class projects across the UK and Ireland.

The company, which employs more than 650 people, has offices in Belfast, Monaghan. Leeds, London and Edinburgh, with further site offices connecting its regional network.

- THE ROLE -

Farrans Construction Ltd in partnership with Ulster University, has established a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated civil engineering or cement/concrete science graduate to work as a KTP Associate. The Associate will oversee the development and valorisation of low-value/high-volume soil waste generated from the construction sector through treatment and reuse as a circular economy-friendly, low-carbon alternative virgin cementitious building material, to Portland cement-based products. 

- BENEFITS -

This KTP project provides a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a real industry challenge whilst benefitting from industrial and academic supervision and mentoring from Ulster University’s experts Dr Paul Sargent, Dr Adrian Boyd and Dr Angela Rolfe who will enhance your technical expertise in geotechnics, cement and concrete science, material characterisation, techno-economic and life cycle assessments. Additional benefits include:

- Generous £10k Training, Development, equipment & Travel Budget dedicated to project delivery

- Formal management training and development

- FREE University postgraduate study opportunity including 2 years of part time PhD study if appropriate

- 10% Associate development time built into work plan

- Opportunity to work with academics to develop scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed, world-class academic research journals

- Competitive salary

- Enhanced skills and experience that are marketable and highly transferable

- KTPs accelerate careers

- ABOUT YOU -

Applicants should hold a minimum of a Bachelors honours degree (First Class) and a Masters degree (Pass with Merit or above) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.

The Associate should have good skills and experience in three or more of the following areas:

- Knowledge and experience of using research methods (and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research) and/or being involved in research

- Civil / Geotechnical engineering (including laboratory testing, site works)

- Cement and concrete science (including laboratory testing)

- Construction waste management

- Physical and chemical material characterisation of geological and cement/concrete materials (e.g. XRF, XRD, SEM-EDX)

- Life cycle assessment

The appointment will be for a period of two years and although the post is administratively linked to the University, the Associate will be based at the Company’s premises in Dunmurry, Belfast. Successful completion of the KTP may lead to a new position within the company partner at the end of the project period.

Both Farrans Construction Ltd and Ulster University are Equal Opportunities employers.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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