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Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Gloucester, Gloucestershire A new opportunity has arisen for a skilled Project Engineer to join an innovative engineering team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. This role places the successful candidate at the forefront of technical design, product development, and advanced materials engineering for high-performance applications in sectors such as defence, marine, security, and automotive. The Project Engineer job in Gloucester,...

Octagon Group
Gloucester

Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and onsite Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (subject to experience) About the role We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of technically focused engineering projects within our Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares (VSSS) Business Unit. This role plays a...

N P Aerospace Ltd
Longford, Coventry

CNC Machinist / Programmer

Exciting opportunity to join an established and incredibly successful organisation who work within a number of sectors including Motorsport/F1. They are looking for a CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their team on a permanent basis. Role Description / Skills & Experienced Required. •Operate 5-axis CNC machines •Carry out offline programming •Create programs at dedicated computer stations; most programming is offline due...

XQ Technical
Shripney

Process Reliability Engineer - Wastewater

Process Reliability Engineer Location: Hampshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days WFH, 2-3 days on-site or office-based) Employment Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) About the Role We're looking for a Process Reliability Engineer to join our team in Hampshire. This is a pivotal role focused on enhancing asset reliability and minimising downtime across...

Adecco
Winchester

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Location: Hailsham Industry: Advanced Materials / Aerospace / Defence / Engineering Salary: Competitive, permanent role An established international organisation specialising in advanced materials and precision process engineering is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead its technical function. The business focuses on advanced equipment design, and R&D activities that support aerospace, defence, and high-performance engineering sectors. The company name...

Terry Parris Associates
Hailsham

Composite Laminator - Brackley

Job Title: Composite Laminator - Brackley Job Description F1 and Motorsport work  Days- 07:00-16:30 Up to £18ph DOE Nights- 16:00-02:00 Up to £18ph + 20% shift premium Job Duties: Performing composite laminating tasks in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications Prepping and cutting composite materials to required dimensions Applying resins and adhesives to composite materials Operating machinery and tools related...

Tech Connect Group
Brackley
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Neurodiversity in Materials Science Careers: Turning Different Thinking into a Superpower

Materials science is everywhere – in batteries, semiconductors, medical implants, composites for aircraft, sustainable packaging & more. It’s a field built on curiosity, experimentation, precision & the ability to link microscopic structure to real-world performance. In other words, it’s a brilliant match for many neurodivergent brains. If you’re living with ADHD, autism or dyslexia, you may have been told that your brain is “too distracted”, “too literal” or “too chaotic” for a scientific career. In reality, many of the traits that made school or traditional office work difficult can be serious assets in materials science & engineering. This guide is written for UK job seekers exploring materials science careers. We’ll look at: What neurodiversity means in a materials science context How ADHD, autism & dyslexia strengths map to materials roles Practical workplace adjustments you can ask for under UK law How to talk about your neurodivergence in applications & interviews By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in materials science – & how to turn “different thinking” into a genuine superpower.

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Materials Science Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the materials science jobs market in the UK is becoming more strategic and more selective. Advanced manufacturing, batteries, hydrogen, semiconductors, fusion, net-zero infrastructure and sustainable textiles all depend on advanced materials – and the UK has made these areas a national priority. Business Growth Service +1 At the same time, funding cycles are bumpy, some legacy plants are struggling with energy costs and global competition, and employers are under pressure to hit both climate and productivity targets. That means fewer “nice-to-have” R&D roles and more focus on materials science positions that clearly support growth, decarbonisation and resilience. Whether you are a materials science job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building teams in advanced manufacturing, this guide breaks down the key materials science hiring trends for 2026.

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Materials Science Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK materials science hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise characterisation with clear conclusions, scale‑up to pilot/production, standards compliance (ASTM/ISO/IATF/AS9100), sustainability/ESG, data literacy & measurable product or yield improvements. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for battery/materials engineers, polymer/composites specialists, metallurgists, ceramics/glass scientists, surface/thin‑film engineers, failure analysts, process/quality engineers & materials informatics roles. Who this is for: Materials scientists & engineers (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, semiconductors, thin films, coatings), process/scale‑up & manufacturing engineers, CMC in materials for life sciences, QA/QC, failure analysis, test & characterisation, sustainability/LCAs, and materials informatics/data roles in the UK.

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