Jobs in London

Development / R & D Chemist

This role involves developing and formulating new coatings and corrosion protection products, managing R&D projects, and evaluating raw materials. The chemist will conduct pre-production trials, support improvement of existing formulations, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. Work takes place in a manufacturing-aligned lab environment with adherence to GMP and GLP standards.

Science & Technology Recruitment London, United Kingdom £30,000 – £33,000 pa

Electrical and Multi- Skilled Technician

This role involves maintaining and improving electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, focusing on fault diagnosis, plant reliability, and compliance. Technicians will use technical drawings and SAP CMMS for maintenance records, conduct inspections, testing, and calibration, and support safe, efficient plant operations. The position requires hands-on problem-solving in a regulated industrial setting.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £43,765 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical and Multi- Skilled Technician

Maintain and improve electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring plant reliability and regulatory compliance. Perform fault diagnosis using technical drawings and schematics, conduct testing and calibration, and contribute to maintenance improvements. Work on-site with a focus on safety and engineering efficiency.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

Research Associate in Metallurgy and Materials Characterisation

This role involves developing rare-earth-free permanent magnets using protein-templated nanomaterials, focusing on converting these into dense bulk composites via advanced manufacturing techniques. The researcher will lead materials processing and characterisation efforts at the University of Sheffield, using tools like field-assisted sintering, electron microscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction. The position operates within an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional project, feeding data into a design-build-test-learn cycle to guide technical and strategic decisions.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Senior Metallurgist

Lead and conduct metallurgical failure investigations, including laboratory analysis and site inspections, primarily for power and clean energy sectors. Produce technical reports, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. Work involves root cause analysis of high-temperature degradation, corrosion, and life assessment in industrial plants.

TÜV Rheinland Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom

CFD Engineer

This role involves building and running high-fidelity CFD simulations, from geometry preparation to post-processing, to support AI-driven engineering solutions. You'll work closely with data scientists to generate datasets for machine learning models, automate simulation workflows, and support customer projects across aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The position blends hands-on CAE engineering with exposure to AI integration and cloud-based simulation platforms.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Research Program Manager

This role supports PhysicsX's core research initiatives by providing operational structure and strategic coordination across technical teams. The Research Program Manager ensures research projects are well-planned, resourced, and aligned with business goals, enabling scientists to focus on innovation. The position acts as a bridge between technical research and executive strategy, managing cross-functional collaboration and external partnerships.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Formulation Engineer

This role involves leading formulation development for embolic elements within drug-device combination products, focusing on polymer chemistry and sustained-release systems. The engineer will work on particulate and liquid embolic products, with responsibilities spanning CMC development, sterile injectables, and scale-up activities. The position is based in Limerick with a hybrid onsite schedule and supports R&D innovation in a medical device context.

Real Limerick, Limerick County, Ireland £35 – £43 ph

Hybrid Contract

Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy scalable machine learning systems integrated with high-fidelity physics simulations, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges. Focus on building reliable data pipelines, processing 3D point-cloud and mesh data, and translating research into production-grade tools using modern MLOps practices.

PhysicsX United Kingdom US$150,000 – US$190,000 pa

Remote Permanent

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

This role involves developing and validating high-fidelity multiphase CFD and coupled CFD-DEM simulations for industrial applications, integrating them with AI-driven workflows. The engineer will work directly with global customers to solve complex engineering problems, automate simulation pipelines, and generate datasets for machine learning surrogates. The position blends advanced simulation, parametric CAD, and data science in a hybrid London-based setup with regular international travel.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom