Frey Consulting Group

A climate-tech company in Nottingham is hiring a Scaling Engineer to lead the internal technical delivery for a TRL8 demonstration plant project. The role requires managing relationships with external engineering partners and overseeing the transition from lab to commercial scale. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in process or scale-up engineering within the chemicals or clean-tech sectors. Join a small, motivated team focused on translating scientific breakthroughs into impactful solutions.

Frey Consulting Group is seeking an experienced CNC Offline Programmer to join their team in Gloucester. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years machining experience and at least 3 years of offline programming expertise using software such as Alphacam and Fusion 360. This role involves creating CNC programs for advanced machining centres and developing work holding methods. The position offers a stable, permanent opportunity with a supportive engineering team and modern facilities equipped with the latest technology.

Salary: To be negotiated, based on experience Location: Nottingham, UK About Nova Biochem Nova Biochem is a climate-tech company developing breakthrough technology to transform pulping and agricultural side streams into high-value, bio-based chemicals. Our proprietary hydrothermal depolymerisation process converts lignin-rich side streams like black liquor into sustainable aromatic building blocks for coatings, plastics, and resins - replacing fossil-based inputs and reducing carbon emissions. Following successful TRL5 and TRL6 prototypes, we are now getting ready to design a TRL8 demonstration plant with an annual throughput of 5,000 tonnes. This will be a modular, containerised facility integrated into an existing pulp and paper site. We are working closely with an external engineering firm to deliver the concept study and detailed design. We are now hiring a dedicated Scaling Engineer to lead internal delivery. You will be Nova's internal technical lead for the TRL8 scale up project, coordinating between Nova's internal team, the external engineering contractor ensuring a successful transition from lab to commercial scale. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Nova's internal technical delivery for the TRL8 demonstration plant project. You will manage the interface with our external engineering partner and ensure Nova delivers all internal inputs, reviews, and actions in a timely and structured way; whilst ensuring that external engineering partner understands our requirements and produces relevant and required outputs. Act as Nova's point of contact for the external engineering contractor Review and provide feedback on engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, layout drawings, equipment specs) Consolidate and communicate empirical data from TRL5/6 to inform design assumptions Track, document, and coordinate Nova's internal deliverables (test data, design choices, configuration feedback) Liaise with vendors for component specifications, pricing, and timelines Work closely with pulp and paper partners to ensure their requirements are met Candidate Requirements We are seeking a sharp, technically fluent engineer with direct experience scaling up chemical or industrial systems. The ideal candidate will have done similar scaling projects in the past or will have previously worked at an EPC(M) or design engineering firm. Willing to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment of a start-up 3-5 years of experience in process or scale-up engineering, ideally in chemicals, bio-based, or clean-tech sectors Experience working at or with an EPC(M) firm or process design consultancy Track record scaling systems from pilot/lab to commercial or demo scale (e.g. from kg to tons per hour) Strong working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment layouts Familiarity with modular or containerised design approaches Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team High level of integrity and personal accountability Experience working with high-temperature or high-pressure processes (especially with high pressure team, supercritical water) Experience working with pulp & paper and/or nuclear industry Why Join Us? At Nova Biochem, you'll join a small, ambitious team translating breakthrough science into tangible impact. If you're motivated by purpose and excited to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift: Day Shift with Friday Early Finish Are you an experienced CNC Offline Programmer looking to work with advanced 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centres in a modern precision engineering environment? Do you want to join a growing engineering business working on complex components, using the latest CAD/CAM software including Alphacam and Fusion 360? Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in high quality machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a highly skilled CNC Offline Programmer to join their manufacturing team in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer who enjoys working closely with machining teams, developing efficient programmes, and supporting continuous improvement within a modern workshop environment. The company is also investing in the latest AI assisted programming technologies, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys innovation and advanced manufacturing. Benefits Early finish every Friday Modern machining facility with advanced HAAS machinery Opportunity to work on 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centres Stable permanent position with long term progression opportunities Supportive and skilled engineering team Investment in new technology and programming systems Role responsibilities Create CNC programmes using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360 Generate tool paths from CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SolidWorks Programme components for HAAS 3 axis, 4 axis and 5 axis machining centres Assist Setter/Operators during prove out and machining stages Develop work holding methods including jigs and soft jaws where required Support continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency within the CNC Programming team Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure high quality output The person Previous experience as a CNC Offline Programmer within precision engineering Minimum 5 years machining, setting and operating experience At least 3 years offline programming experience Strong experience using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360 (essential) Familiar with HAAS CNC machines Able to read and work from engineering drawings and CAD files As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commits to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality. At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.