At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of sustainable materials and optimise concrete performance.
- Company: Join MONE Brothers, a leading firm in innovative construction materials.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, £4,000 personal development budget, and access to university facilities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability in construction while gaining valuable industry experience.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in relevant engineering or chemistry fields.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This role is located at MONE Brothers Excavations Ltd., Albert Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8RU. This role is for a 24 months, fixed period to complete specific time limited work. Do you hold a PhD (or close to completion) or have equivalent experience in Civil, Materials, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline? Do you have a strong background in developing sustainable materials? Are you interested in working in a multi-disciplinary role for one of Yorkshire’s most innovative construction materials processing firms?
As a KTP Associate in Sustainable Cementitious Materials, you will lead the development of processing Filter Cake Clay—a by-product of aggregate washing—into a low-carbon Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM). This broad role involves material characterisation, thermal activation and grinding of the filter cake material. This will be followed by optimising hydration kinetics in cement blends, and performance testing of concretes containing novel SCM. The role will also involve environmental assessments such of the SCM and resultant concrete. Additionally, you will develop manufacturing protocols, compliance documentation, and knowledge transfer to integrate these innovations into the business.
As a successful candidate, you will ideally possess an engineering background and expertise in sustainable materials, as this project combines advanced research with practical industrial application. You will be an employee of the University of Leeds and will have access to university facilities. However, you will be based at the company premises, working to their terms. You will have access to the University’s USS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions. In addition to the salary quoted there is a Personal Development budget of £4,000 available for the successful candidate.
Visa Eligibility: Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
- Academic Supervisor Dr. Yuvaraj Dhandapani - Lecturer in Mineral Scaling Email: y.dhandapani@leeds.ac.uk
- Company Supervisor Dr Denis Greene Email: denis.greene@monebros.co.uk
- Innovation Development Co-ordinator James Hartford - Innovation Support Officer (University of Leeds) Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk
KTP Associate in Sustainable Cementitious Materials in Morley employer: Technical University of Denmark
The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
