Senior Metallurgist

Senior Metallurgist

Peterborough - Fully on site PE1

Initially 12 months - very long term extensions are highly likely

Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 16:45 / Friday 08:30 - 16:15

£37.15ph + holiday + pension or £50.40ph umbrella rate

We’re looking for an experienced Metallurgist to join a leading a globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering, providing specialist materials expertise across multiple UK manufacturing facilities.

This is a senior technical role where you’ll act as a go-to expert for materials investigations, supporting product quality, manufacturing performance and failure analysis across a wide range of applications and industries.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical decision-making, and working directly with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve complex materials-related issues.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Leading metallurgical and materials investigations across multiple UK sites

* Identifying root causes of material, product and manufacturing failures

* Evaluating new materials, processes and manufacturing systems

* Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

* Supporting product development, validation and manufacturing readiness

* Improving testing methods to enhance reliability, efficiency and cost

* Presenting technical findings to engineering and non-technical audiences

* Supporting customer-facing technical discussions and issue resolution

* Contributing to audits and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

* Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy or related discipline

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a materials / metallurgical environment

* Strong background in failure analysis and materials evaluation

* Experience in manufacturing, laboratory or engineering environments

* Ability to provide technical guidance and make sound engineering decisions

Desirable Experience

* Steel, forging or casting environments

* ISO 17025 accredited laboratories

* Automotive, aerospace, defence or nuclear industries

* Non-metallic materials testing experience

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates