đź“Ť Manchester (On-site)
đź’° ÂŁ40,000 – ÂŁ55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
đź’Ľ Permanent | Full-time | Includes share scheme
Our client, Supercritical, is an innovative clean energy company. They’re disrupting the energy industry with cutting-edge technology designed to accelerate the transition to a net zero future — and they’re now looking for a passionate R&D Engineer/Scientist to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in advancing next-generation electrolysis technology, working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, curiosity, and purpose are at the heart of everything they do.
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary of ÂŁ45,000 – ÂŁ55,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Tax-efficient share scheme – have a stake in the company’s success
Flexible working options (including remote and working abroad)
3 months’ full paid parental leave (for both mothers and fathers)
Pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer)
Training & professional development support
Regular team days, lunches & milestone celebrations
Referral bonuses
The Role
You’ll be joining the technology team, driving forward research that helps scale Supercritical’s cells and modules. You’ll dive deep into complex challenges, pushing boundaries and asking, “How can we do this better?”
Day to day, you’ll:
Characterise and test metal electrodes for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions
Explore new ways to boost performance and durability
Investigate production methods and their impact on efficiency
Study corrosion tolerance and develop resistant coatings
Help design and fabricate electrolyser cells and modules
Design and run experiments, creating and improving testing standards
Manage lab equipment, reagents, and consumables
Collaborate with external research partners on technical solutions
Report findings, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
About You
You’re passionate about clean energy and innovation, with a strong foundation in science or engineering. You thrive on solving problems and aren’t afraid to experiment or challenge convention.
You’ll ideally have:
A degree (BSc/MSc) in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or a similar discipline
Strong materials science knowledge (especially metals and oxides)
Industrial experience in R&D, materials science, physics, or electrochemistry
Excellent communication skills – you can explain complex science clearly
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
A proactive, self-motivated attitude
Bonus points if you have:
A PhD in electrochemistry or materials science
Experience with alkaline electrolysis systems or corrosion chemistry
Background in high-pressure / high-temperature systems
Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
A few final notes
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for this role.
If you’re motivated by purpose, excited by innovation, and want to help build the future of clean energy, we want to hear from you.
Interested?
Apply today, or contact Nothing But Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.
