Careers
At Carbon8 we are always looking for passionate individuals to help us make a greater positive impact. We believe in the possibilities of Science & Engineering to help address some of the world’s greatest challenges.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Project Manager
Date Posted: 1.08.2022
About Carbon8
Carbon8 is a Circular Impact company, converting carbon and residues into sustainable value streams. As a global leader in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), Carbon8 specialises in mineralisation. Through our Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT), we capture CO₂ directly from the source to treat industrial residues and manufactured products.
The CO₂ntainer is the realization of our technology as a compact, mobile CCUS solution. It allows for easy implementation, avoiding disruptions in productions.
That’s more than sustainability. That’s Circular Impact.
Department: Operations
Job description:
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Project Manager to join our growing team. Become part of our pioneering team and help us deliver our cutting edge solutions and meet the company’s commercial objectives.
The role is partially home based, but there will be a considerable requirement to attend the Client and Partner sites, and other necessary meeting/audit venues associated with the role, so do expect some significant travelling.
Reporting to the Programme Director, you will manage:
Capturing client requirements, solution definition and supporting developing the business case for projects.
Contract delivery on a number ofCarbon8 projects that may be grouped by location, client, service, or scale.
Project planning, resource allocation, mobilisation, and commissioning of plants
Resource planning and management, including scheduling teams of suppliers and contractors across the UK and worldwide, to fulfil contracts to manufacture, deliver, install, commission, operate, maintain, and repair containerised process plants.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager’s responsibilities will include the on-time, on-budget, delivery of successful projects including, but not necessarily limited to:
Leading commissioning and implementation on site to demonstrate contract deliverables.
Coordination and management of operational teams, including regular communication with contractors and partners.
Management and monitoring of site progress, making decisions, reporting, and solving problems.
Delegation of tasks, motivating and leading Assistant Project & Process Managers and Project & Commissioning Engineers as they undertake their duties, including administrative details such as travel arrangements, expenses, time sheets etc.
Responsible for compliance and Health & Safety, in cooperation with the SHEQ Director, Chief Engineer, Programme Director, and Commercial Manager, for Carbon8 and appropriate persons whilst on client sites.
Client reporting, both formal and informal, plus internal reporting and communication of projects, budgets, and compliance.
Developing process and procedures, identifying, supporting, and delivering improvements in the company's processes and procedures
Required and preferred skills
Demonstrate a deep understanding of project planning, cost management, financial reporting, mobilisation, installation, and commissioning of plants.
Experienced in Project and Process management, ideally with Project management, mechanical, electrical, and H&S qualifications.
Product development and new product introduction (NPI)
Good communicator, both written and verbal, (multilingual skills would be an advantage)
Managing remote teams and site commissioning.
Sound judgement skills and rational approach.
Show desire to learn and develop with a willingness to be innovative, work under their own initiative, with strong organisational skills, being able to plan, prioritise, and organise multiple tasks in parallel.
Must have a flexible approach to work.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Project
In return we offer a generous salary and potential for real personal growth within an expanding company
Research and Development Scientist
Date Posted: 01.06.2022About Carbon8
Due to significant growth, we have an exceptional role that is both career-focused and vocational. Carbon8 is a Circular Impact company, converting carbon and residues into sustainable value streams. As a global leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), Carbon8 specialises in mineralisation. Through our Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT), we capture CO₂ directly from the source to treat industrial residues and manufactured products.
The CO₂ntainer is the realization of our technology as a compact, mobile CCUS solution. It allows for easy implementation, avoiding disruptions in productions.
That’s more than sustainability. That’s Circular Impact.
Department: Laboratory
Job description:
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate R&D scientist to join our growing lab team. Become part of our pioneering team and help us deliver our cutting edge solutions and meet the company’s engineering objectives. This is a hands-on role pursuing R&D of new applications and methodologies for ACT.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Technical Manager, your key responsibilities will be:
Responsible for the testing of incoming samples from prospective and established company clients and reporting the results of this testing to the Technical Manager and the Technical Director as appropriate.
Characterising novel materials for their suitability for the ACT process by assessing their properties before and after treatment.
Research and development of new products and technological innovations to increase the range of services provided by the business.
Production of small batches of carbonated products for testing with focus on aggregate and concrete testing.
Providing technical support for commercial ACT operations within the UK and abroad.
Working with staff and students from the University of Greenwich to support the research and development aims of the company.
Required and preferred skills
PhD or MSc level qualification in chemistry, environmental sciences, or another related scientific discipline.
Knowledge of CoSHH and health and safety procedures in a laboratory
Practical laboratory experience particularly in inorganic chemistry and/or concrete testing
Experience with cement chemistry, waste management or carbonation chemistry.
Use of XRF, XRD, ICP
Good communicator, both written and verbal.
A proficiency with Microsoft Office
Willingness to be innovative, work under their own initiative, with strong organisational skills, being able to plan, prioritise and organise various tasks at the same time.
Must have a flexible approach to work and be contactable out of hours.
Willingness to travel around UK and abroad (mainly in Europe)
Project and Commissioning Engineer
About Carbon8
Due to significant growth, we have an exceptional role that is both career-focused and vocational. Carbon8 is a Circular Impact company, converting carbon and residues into sustainable value streams. As a global leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), Carbon8 specialises in mineralisation. Through our Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT), we capture CO₂ directly from the source to treat industrial residues and manufactured products.
The CO₂ntainer is the realization of our technology as a compact, mobile CCUS solution. It allows for easy implementation, avoiding disruptions in productions.
That’s more than sustainability. That’s Circular Impact.
Department: Engineering
Job description:
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Project and Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. Become part of our pioneering team and help us deliver our cutting edge solutions and meet the company’s engineering objectives.
The role is partially home-based or in Medway, Kent with 85% UK and international travel.
Reporting to the Projects & Process Manager, you will manage:
Contract Installation on any given Carbon8 project that may be grouped by location, client service, or scale.
Project planning, cost management, financial reporting, mobilisation, installation, and commissioning of plants
Manage site H&S risk assessments
Responsibilities
The Projects and Commissioning Engineer’s responsibilities will include the on-time, on-budget delivery of successful projects including but not necessarily limited to:
Responsible for the safe installation of projects, which includes carrying out commissioning through to client handover
Regular communication with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
Monitoring of site progress, making decisions, reporting and problem solving
Responsible for compliance with H&S in cooperation with the Project and Process Manager, Commercial Manager, and appropriate persons whilst on client site
Formal and informal reporting to clients, plus internal reporting and communication of project execution and adherence to budgets to key stakeholders
Writing SOPs and maintenance documents in time for client handover
The identification – and implementation – of improvements in the Company’s processes and procedures, engaging regularly in continuous improvements
Required and preferred skills
The successful Projects and Commissioning Engineer will be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
Good communicator, both written and verbal (Multilingual skills would be advantageous)
Sound judgement skills and the ability to take a pragmatic approach
Experience in project and process engineering, ideally with a mechanical or electrical bias
Willingness to be innovative and work proactively, with strong organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise, and organise various tasks at the same time
Must have a flexible approach to work and be contactable out of hours
Must have the ability to make on the spot decisions
Must be comfortable with a large amount of UK and international travel – around 85% of the working year
In addition we expect the Project and Commissioning Engineer to have achieved or have experience/knowledge in most of the following:
A minimum of an HNC in an engineering discipline (Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred)
A relevant H&S qualification
Competent/experienced with heavy machinery
A general knowledge of chemical processes/carbon capture
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Good understanding of fluid dynamics and powder flow
Understanding of H&S practices
Understanding of plant control systems and HMI usage
Experience within EfW/Biomass and Aggregate plants
Experience with project/equipment commissioning
Experience with contract management
Experience with using CAD
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Visio and Project
Ability to work well within a tight knit team
Be self motivated
Show desire to learn and develop
Be trustworthy and self-disciplined
JOIN US
Are the current job opportunities not exactly what you are looking for, but you are interested to work with us? We are always interested to hear from you. Send your CV to us directly via email to simon.smith@carbon8.co.uk.
