_{04th April, 2025}

Position: Senior Metallurgist / Material Scientist

Location: United Kingdom

Permanent role

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist / Materials Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis, and root cause investigation, with particular expertise in high-temperature degradation mechanisms, including creep and corrosion. Experience within the power plant sector is highly desirable, though candidates from the oil & gas or petrochemical industries with relevant experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver metallurgical failure examinations, including laboratory work and formal reporting.
• Conduct site visits to carry out investigations and inspections.
• Mentor and develop less experienced failure investigators.
• Produce formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Prepare proposals and tender documents to develop new business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage larger, project-based investigations.
• Stay up to date with relevant standards, legislation, and industry best practices.
• Periodic travel within the UK and abroad as required by projects.

• Minimum of a degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of industrial failure analysis experience in the power industry (experience in petrochemical and oil & gas industries may be considered).
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.