At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse building drawings to estimate material quantities and potential for secondary reuse.
- Company: Join the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
- Benefits: Flexible working opportunities and involvement in a five-year funded research project.
- Other info: Experience with embodied carbon calculations and strong Excel skills are essential.
- Why this job: Contribute to a pioneering UK Research and Innovation programme focused on sustainability.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you interested in the circular economy and keen to make a difference with your work? The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to develop specification and product level material intensities that are representative of the UK’s buildings.
We’re looking for someone who has, or is about to complete, an undergraduate degree in a built‑environment related subject, including Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture or Architectural Engineering. You will analyse drawings and models of buildings to estimate the quantity of materials stocked within them and their potential for secondary reuse. You will also derive material quantities from typical construction specifications and products.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of buildings, and be comfortable analysing plans, sections, and elevations. Experience of embodied carbon calculations and a strong working knowledge of Excel are required. Ability to code in Python is beneficial.
This role is part of an ongoing funded UK Research and Innovation programme, which aims to understand if the needs of the UK’s building stock can be met with zero new raw material extraction, zero emissions and zero waste. It is an exciting five‑year research project, with four other UK Universities working alongside the University of Sheffield, the project lead.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Research Assistant: Hierarchical Material Intensities employer: University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield offers a dynamic research environment with a focus on sustainability. Located in Sheffield, it promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements. Join a collaborative team working on innovative projects alongside four other UK universities.
