About the Job
The University of East London (UEL) in partnership with STRABAG UK is embarking on a collaborative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the overall aim of developing and commercialising a pioneering, sustainable grout made from repurposed organic and earth‑based materials. The project leverages advanced materials engineering expertise to deliver an innovative, eco‑friendly, low‑carbon tunnelling solution that is first‑of‑its‑kind. This will contribute to addressing the urgent need to address the climate emergency and help achieve carbon emissions reduction targets.
We are seeking a Civil Engineering and Materials (KTP Associate) to join the team. As a KTP Associate you will deliver an innovative project as an employee of the University of East London, but will spend most of your working time at the company's premises and sites.
Responsibilities
* Technical:
o Tracing the complex binding, self‑forming, self‑regulating and self‑healing mechanisms (e.g., hydration, silicatisation, sequestration) reactions in real time, their interdependencies, and complex response to environmental factors and controllers.
o Adaptation of the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) current technology to suit the new grout.
o Learning, deploying, and transferring a novel risk‑based, probabilistic design approach.
o Mastering and deploying a holistic design approach, with diverse performance indicators including environmental, engineering, ecological and financial, alongside logistical targets including workability, time, material procurement and flow.
o Deploying the novel grout at large for a highly sensitive infrastructure.
o Overseeing material adaptability, supplier diversification and compliance integration.
o Transferring the methods, tools and techniques to STRABAG employees and stakeholders, who will be both technical and non‑technical.
* People and Change Management:
o Working well within the multi‑disciplinary teams in STRABAG.
o Understanding impact on existing staff.
o Understanding impact the new material will have on existing equipment and site storage areas.
o Working out how to embed the new technology associated with the new grout within the organisation and wider company group.
* Project Management:
o Effectively communicating the knowledge with internal staff and clients.
o Delivering the project according to requirements/standards, within budget.
o Understanding the challenges in designing/implementing new methods.
Qualifications
* A good honours degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
* A Master of Science (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnelling Engineering, Material Science and/or Engineering (e.g., Concrete Technology), Engineering Geology or a relevant area.
* Good knowledge of geotechnical engineering and/or engineering materials.
* Excellent written and oral English language skills.
* Independence and ability to work with little supervision.
* An ability to use initiative and apply creativity to solve problems.
* An ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
* Ability to communicate clearly using different means and produce professional reports.
* Ability to effectively manage time and meet project deliverables deadlines.
Desirable (but not essential) qualifications
* Ph.D. in relevant subject areas.
* Good knowledge of grout technology.
* Awareness/knowledge of geochemistry.
* Coding, programming and machine learning.
* Experience in the field of Tunnelling Boring Machine.
* Publication portfolio.
Benefits
* An opportunity to develop technical capabilities and commercial awareness.
* An opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long‑term career prospects.
* A dedicated development and training budget.
* Full access to university resources to complete the project.
* An opportunity to work across an industry‑academic partnership.
* Mentoring by an experienced team of supervisors from industry and academia.
Company Overview
Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers‑first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We're committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
STRABAG UK operates in the UK since 2011, as a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European‑based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. We integrate digital innovation, sustainable practices, and engineering excellence, underpinned by STRABAG's legacy of smart construction solutions.
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, our multiple Charter awards (Stonewall, Race Equality and Athena Swan) reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we are committed to closing the "ethnicity pay gap". We are determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
For more information or to contact the recruitment team, please phone 020 4600 or email. CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
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