Polymer Consultant

The Role

We are seeking a practical, hands-on individual with excellent technical problem-solving skills and a strong background in polymers to join our Consultancy team.

[Employer hidden]’s Consultancy Department comprises a team of consultants providing expert advice on a wide range of construction engineering issues, including those related to facades, glass, polymers and metals. Consultants are given a great deal of autonomy to develop their area as appropriate and report directly to the Managing Partner.

The Firm is seeking to appoint a Consultant to add to our existing expertise in polymers. You will apply your strong polymer knowledge to conducting forensic investigations of polymer-related issues and failures. The work will take you to all manner of client sites to record information and gather evidence. Our in-house laboratory can provide support with a range of equipment and tests, but ultimately, you will be responsible for conducting the investigation from the beginning to the end, including potentially providing expert witness evidence in court.

• Responsible for managing, planning and costing your own work, liaising directly with clients, organising equipment and undertaking site work
• Conducting site-based investigations
• Reviewing technical documentation, standards and conducting technical literature reviews
• Examining failed components and determining suitable testing as required
• Write formal technical reports detailing your findings that may later be relied upon in legal proceedings
• Full-time position based from our laboratories in Clapham, London
• Flexibility to work partially from home, but you should live within commuting distance of London
• Mainly working in the London region, but with occasional work elsewhere in the UK

At [Employer hidden], we rate excellence; we’ll support you to integrate within the Firm, whilst giving you the freedom to carve a niche for yourself.

The Person

The key requirements for the role are:

Essential

• A technical degree with a significant polymer component or postgraduate training in polymers
• At least 7 years of post-university experience in polymers
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for problem-solving
• Ability to write technical reports in English
• Understanding of the applications of polymers within construction and the potential associated issues
• Strong technical understanding of one or more of: rubber, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), GRP and thermosetting resins

Desirable

• Masters degree
• At least 10 years of post-university experience in polymers
• General construction knowledge
• Experience in construction or materials consultancy
• Experience in creating technical reports for direct delivery to clients
• Experience in managing and costing work

The Firm

With over 160 years under our belts, [Employer hidden] is considered one of the leading providers of engineering consultancy, testing and inspection services in the UK. We’ve been involved in projects as interesting and diverse as the Forth Bridges, Thames Barrier, Canary Wharf, British Museum, Dubai metro and the Smithsonian Museum. Clients are similarly diverse; we can be engaged by property management companies, Contractors, private individuals, established institutions and other Consultancy Partnerships.

[Employer hidden] is proud to have a community feel and employ staff from a variety of different backgrounds. We are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and will consider all applications that meet the above requirements.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should send a current CV and a brief cover note to:

Ewan Maclean
Direct Tel: [contact hidden]
Email: [contact hidden]