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We are seeking a Physicist to work for a technology company in Cambridgeshire specialising in the development of advanced materials.JOB PURPOSEBased within the materials development team, you will investigate topics such as high thermal conductivity materials for ICT, semiconductor patterning materials, and materials for decarbonisation of heating and cooling. The aim is to develop a strong understanding of the fundamental...
Role: Injection Moulding SetterLocation: OxfordshireSalary: £45,000Shift: Continental shift: 4-On, 4-Off, 12-hour rotating days and nights.Omega is working with a leading manufacturing company, seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their production team based in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation known for delivering essential industrial components across a wide range of sectors.Responsibilities - Injection...
Graduate Materials Engineer (Progression)£27,000 - £30,000 + Bonus +31 Days Holiday + Private healthcare + BenefitsHoniton, DevonAre you a Gradaute Materials Engineer looking for direct progression to team leadership in a varied and hands on role for tight knit company known for their progression opportunities?On offer is the opportunity to create a prosperous career within a growing company. They work...
Top of FormJoin Our Team as a Materials ScientistLocation: Crewe (office based Monday - Friday)Duration - Until June 2026Salary - £35k per annumAre you ready to make an impact in the automotive world? Join us at our prestigious organisation, renowned for its commitment to handcrafted excellence and luxurious performance. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Materials to enhance our...
Business Development Manager /Business Development ExecutiveSpecialist Materials (Photonics, Semiconductors& Optoelectronics)Division: Advanced Materials & Materials ProcessingSalary:BDM: Circa £40,000 dependent on experience, OTE £52,000 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience.BDE: Circa £35 000 dependent on experience, OTE £45 500 and an uncapped bonus scheme dependent on experience. Rising to base salary of £40 000 after successful completion of 6 month...
Abatec are working in partnership with a well-known, award winning, Civil Engineering Contractor with a wealth of experience across a broad range of sectors. Our client has a requirement for an Earthworks Material Manager to work on a Major Reservoir Project in Portsmouth with an overall value of £325m running until 2029.This role is a unique opportunity to be part...
Advance your MaterSci career with expert advice, practical job search tips, and insightful industry guides.
From next-generation batteries and biodegradable plastics to semiconductors and smart composites, materials science sits at the core of UK innovation. As we move into 2026, demand for skilled materials scientists is growing rapidly across sectors including aerospace, electronics, energy storage, biomedical engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Welcome to the Materials Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the software, laboratory tools, modelling platforms, and practical skills most in demand for materials science roles in the UK. Whether you’re in R&D, failure analysis, manufacturing, or academic research, this radar helps you stay relevant in a competitive and evolving field.
Materials science underpins nearly every advanced technology in the modern world—from semiconductors and aerospace composites to sustainable packaging, medical implants, and energy storage. The UK’s materials sector is vast, multidisciplinary, and constantly evolving. But here’s the catch: many of the best materials science jobs are never publicly advertised. Instead, roles are filled through research partnerships, member-only networks, technical working groups, and specialist communities. If you’re relying solely on job boards, you could be missing out on career-defining opportunities. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access hidden materials science jobs in the UK by using professional bodies like IOM3, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Royal Society, IoP, and other specialist organisations. You’ll learn how to use membership directories, CPD events, and technical groups to connect with employers and unlock opportunities before they go public.
Redundancy can be disorienting—especially in materials science, where many roles are tied to long R&D cycles, research grants, or industrial projects that suddenly change course. But materials scientists are essential to innovation across sectors like aerospace, energy, automotive, defence, and healthcare. If you've recently been made redundant, this guide will help you regain momentum, sharpen your focus, and re-enter the UK materials science job market with clarity and confidence.
Ask a Composite Engineer tweaking lay‑up schedules for wind‑turbine blades, a Metallurgist chasing micro‑segregation defects in aerospace alloys, or a Battery Materials Scientist battling dendrite growth at 2 a.m.: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The truthful answer mutates every quarter. Gigafactories spring up in the North‑East, novel bio‑derived polymers attract life‑cycle regulations, hydrogen pipelines demand exotic coatings, & a single grant announcement from UK Research & Innovation reshapes hiring budgets nationwide. Any PDF salary guide printed in 2024 is now a fossil—unaware of the Inflation Reduction Act‑fuelled supply‑chain race, the Bristol composites boom, or the MoD’s fresh titanium powder contracts. To replace guesswork with evidence, MaterialsScienceJobs.co.uk has distilled a transparent, three‑factor formula. Feed in your discipline, your UK region, & your seniority; out pops a realistic 2025 salary benchmark. No stale averages, no vague “competitive” ranges. Over the next few minutes you’ll learn how the formula works, why materials‑science pay is rising faster than steel prices, and which immediate actions boost your market value.
Materials science is at the core of innovation in fields as diverse as aerospace, electronics, biomedical engineering, and clean energy. But as cutting-edge as the research is, one of the most overlooked skills in the field is clear communication—particularly when presenting to non-technical audiences. Whether you're applying for a role in research & development, product design, or manufacturing innovation, your ability to explain materials science concepts in simple, persuasive terms is critical. Many UK employers now test this skill during interviews—and rely on it in cross-functional roles. In this guide, you’ll learn how to structure your presentation, simplify complex concepts, use effective visuals, and answer tough stakeholder questions with confidence.
Bookmark this guide – refreshed every quarter – so you always know who’s really expanding their materials‑science teams. The UK’s advanced‑manufacturing strategy, record cleantech investment & a new wave of fusion & battery‑gigafactory projects mean demand for materials scientists, process engineers, corrosion specialists & characterisation experts is soaring in 2025. Below are 50 organisations that have advertised UK‑based materials‑science vacancies or announced head‑count growth during the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five quick‑scan categories. For every employer you’ll find: Main UK hub Example live or recent vacancy Why it’s worth a look – tech stack, mission, culture Search any company on MaterialsScienceJobs.co.uk to see real‑time adverts, or set a free alert so fresh openings land straight in your inbox.
