Job Details
- Employer: The University of Manchester
- Location: Haywards Heath
- Salary: £37,692 - £46,049
- Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering | Function: civil engineering and materials science | Duration: 34 months
- Closing date listed: 20 October 2026
Primarily based at Freshfield Lane near Haywards Heath, Sussex. The advert anticipates three laboratory visits to Manchester, each lasting two to three months.
About the Role
Lead a 34-month project with the University of Manchester and Michelmersh Brick UK to develop a bio-based replacement for fossil-derived body fuel in clamp-fired bricks. The work will test whether lower-carbon materials can be introduced at production scale while maintaining product quality and stable processes.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinate research and trials across manufacturing, technical teams, academics and external partners.
- Develop and validate a sustainable bio-based body fuel.
- Plan and lead production trials, monitoring quality, process stability and supply resilience.
- Translate research findings into practical manufacturing solutions.
- Support delivery of the company’s decarbonisation programme.
Essential Requirements
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Desirable Experience
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Benefits and Support
- Opportunities to develop technical leadership, project management and industrial innovation experience.
- Access to specialist University research facilities during planned visits.
About the Employer
Michelmersh manufactures premium clay bricks, pavers and prefabricated masonry products across UK and Belgian sites, producing around 125 million units annually. Its decarbonisation work includes the HyBrick hydrogen firing trial.
