Materials/Environmental Scientist – KTP Associate
Location: Gallagher Aggregates, Hermitage Quarry, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9NT
Fixed term contract for 2 years

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a recent graduate with a first degree or higher degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or in a relevant subject to join us in the development of manufactured aggregates as an alternative to natural minerals, by using a combination of quarry and industrial wastes. The associate will also establish potential new markets for the manufactured aggregate.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Undertake extensive literature review of previous research and conduct market review.
• Develop laboratory procedures to assess various characteristics of manufactured aggregate.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and testing of manufactured aggregates for the compliance purposes.
• Assist in the development of pilot plant for upscaling the manufacturing facility.
• Lead, facilitate and manage the project including liaising with concerned regulatory authorities and stakeholders. Planning, implementation and production/maintenance of project documentation.
• Support the development of industry compliant products, promote marketing and engage with new and existing clients in the UK and identify other markets.
• Developing capability for new range of product and innovation to allow the company to lead the manufactured aggregate market.
• Continuous development and testing of new range of products.
• Undertake assessment and evaluation of potential new markets for the product.
• Disseminate the findings of the project both within the company and externally via research publications. Prepare project documentations, and present the results of the project to key stakeholders.
• Facilitate the embedding of knowledge gained from the project within the company and the University through active communication, research seminars and workshops.
• Perform other duties on a need basis such as company staff training and entering various competitions.


The successful candidate must possess:
• Knowledge and experience of material testing and/or understanding of environmental laboratory procedures
• Experience of project management or previous problem-solving role with good understanding of data analysis and data presentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, persistence, flexible working, and good interpersonal skills
• Practical skills to solve problems with ability to develop experimental test rigs and sampling protocols.
• Project management and/or good time management skills with the ability to manage own workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff and customers in a commercial SME environment
In addition, the perfect candidate would also have the following:
• Leadership skills and abilities to deal with people from a variety of background
• Experience in the operation of analytical techniques (e.g. ICP, XRD, XRF) and microscopic equipment (e.g. SEM)


About Gallagher Aggregates Ltd
Gallagher Aggregate Ltd (www.gallagher-group.co.uk) is an innovative supplier of materials for construction, manufacturing, transportation and agriculture use. Gallagher Aggregates can produce in excess of one million tonnes per annum of construction materials which are processed into more than 70 different products, including primary and recycled aggregates, ready mix concrete, soils and block stone.
About KTP:
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships bring together universities and business to work together on a development project that is strategically important to the future of an organisation.
KTPs offer:
• Acceleration for your career
• The opportunity to lead and manage a strategic project
• The support of an academic team from the University
• The possibility of a permanent post with the company

If you have questions about the vacancy contact:
Dr Muhammad Ali on email: muhammad.ali@port.ac.uk or 023 92842398
Apply now:
Apply online quoting the vacancy ref ZZ004670

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