Full job description Job Description: R&D Lead Company: Whitehouse Construction Location: Sawley Park, Derby, UK Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Anticipated Start Date: Immediate Start Whitehouse Construction, a leading Civil Engineering SME, partners with blue-chip companies such as the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, Manchester Airport Group, and National Grid Electricity Distribution. In addition, we fully own and operate a UPVC Flood Door Manufacturing Facility alongside an R&D Facility in Derby. We are currently seeking an R&D Lead to join our Property Flood Resilience Team. This role is integral to the development and advancement of innovative flood mitigation products. Roles and Responsibilities: · Product Development: Develop innovative flood mitigation products and ensure they meet British Standard Institution (BSI) accreditation. · Research Documentation: Accurately document all phases of research and development for transparency and compliance. · Material and Process Evaluation: Research, design, and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment for product improvement. · Testing Oversight: Establish and maintain testing procedures for raw materials, in-process products, and finished items. · SHEQ Management: Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards at all times and conduct visitor inductions for R&D Facility tours. · Team Coordination: Attend weekly R&D meetings, set clear targets, and assign tasks to meet project deadlines. · Programme Monitoring: Regularly review and update project progress via MS Project to ensure timely delivery of objectives. · Collaboration: Work closely with the Flood Design Engineer to integrate theoretical modelling techniques with practical product development. Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate should possess the following: · Communication&IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and excellent communication abilities. · Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Property Flood Resilience (PFR) sector. · Problem-solving attitude: A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving incremental progress. · Experience: Hands-on experience in manufacturing or installing doors . · Practical Skills : A strong aptitude for practical tasks and the ability to work on innovative product solutions. Why Join Whitehouse Construction? We believe in supporting our employees with competitive pay, reflecting the Living Wage , and fostering an inclusive environment as an Equal Opportunities Employer . We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. If you are passionate about innovation and want to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in flood resilience, apply today to join our growing team Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,820.00-£30,482.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person