Vateris
Graduate Chemical Engineer (Pilot Plant & Process Development)
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Location: Nottingham, UK Remuneration: Competitive Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Contract or Zero-Hour Visa Sponsorship: Available after 12 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs, and UK immigration requirements.
About Vater
Vateri is a climate technology company developing breakthrough processes to capture and permanently mineralise CO₂ into high-performance construction materials. Our technology reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while improving its performance. Following a 10× scale-up, we are commissioning a pilot plant in Nottingham using real industrial flue gas to support the development of our first commercial demonstrator. We work with leading industrial partners and UK universities to accelerate the decarbonisation of the construction industry.
The Role
We are looking for a Graduate Chemical Engineer to support pilot plant operations, process development, and technology scale-up. Working alongside our engineering and R&D teams, you will assist with operating the pilot plant, optimising chemical processes, producing CO₂-derived materials, and supporting the transition from laboratory to commercial scale.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in process engineering, pilot plant operation, and the commercialisation of innovative low-carbon technologies.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the operation, monitoring, and optimisation of the pilot plant.
- Assist with the production of CO₂-derived construction materials and chemical products.
- Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, including reactors, pumps, filtration, mixing systems, and other process equipment.
- Conduct laboratory experiments to support process development and optimisation.
- Monitor process performance and collect, analyse, and document operational data.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and R&D teams to support technology scale-up.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong interest in pilot plant operations, process engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
- Practical laboratory, pilot plant, industrial placement, or engineering project experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to undertake hands-on engineering work.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience operating pilot plants or process equipment.
- Knowledge of reaction engineering, separation processes, or chemical manufacturing.
- Experience with laboratory testing, process monitoring, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with pumps, valves, instrumentation, and process control systems.
- Understanding of carbon capture, CO₂ utilisation, mineralisation, or sustainable process technologies.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience with an innovative climate technology company.
- Direct involvement in pilot plant operation and technology scale-up.
- Mentoring from experienced chemical engineers and scientists.
- Exposure to leading industrial partners and research organisations.
- Opportunity to contribute to the commercialisation of cutting-edge decarbonisation technology.
- Career development with the potential to progress into a permanent engineering role.
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