R&D Engineer

Our Client is the leading specialist distributor of cold applied road marking, road repair and reinstatement systems.

They are seeking a R&D Engineer who will support their in development projects. This is a hands-on role where the individual will collaborate across all stakeholders, instigate, drive and own an array of projects for cold applied road/surface repair and reinstatement systems.

Responsibilities:

• Run product demos and client presentations related to Product Development
• Carrying out market research for development opportunities
• Carrying out competitive product analysis
• Sourcing product/solution options and partners
• Collaborating with labs & universities for development work
• Undertaking practical testing & prototyping of products
• Attending and supporting on-site testing
• Reporting on testing completed
• Technical data sheet creation
• Travel in the UK and Europe which may be during unsocial hours.

Candidate Profile:

• Appropriate degree/post graduate degree in a subject relevant to industrial paints, chemicals or civil engineering materials.
• Experience working within an industrial/contracting environment and able to demonstrate evidence of delivering projects with stakeholders desirable
• Would suit either a Chemist, or Engineer from a civil engineering, construction or highways background

Benefits Package:

• Working hours are 7:30am-4:30pm, 22 days holiday