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