Chief Specialist, Team Lead, Built Environment

LAB-ammattikorkeakoulu; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university in Finland is seeking an experienced Team Lead for their Faculty of Technology. You will manage a team focused on digital construction and smart built environments. This permanent full-time role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and experience in public funding. The salary ranges from €5200 to €6200 per month, with a six-month trial period.

Benefits

Access to an international network

Opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in digitalization of built environment.
• Solid understanding of energy systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with public funding and managing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote research on digitalization of the built environment.
• Create and manage the RDI strategy and objectives.
• Foster scientific quality and competence in the team.

Skills

Ph.D. in civil engineering or relevant field

Extensive experience in digital construction

Good presentation and communication skills

Proficiency in Finnish (min. B1) and English

Teamwork skills in a multicultural environment

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Join our technology team and be a strong contributor in multidisciplinary research, development, and innovation activities!

We seek an experienced Team Lead to the Faculty of Technology at LAB University of Applied Sciences in Lahti or Lappeenranta campus, Finland.

You will lead a team consisting of experts in information modelling and management in built environment context and work with a wide range of scientists and experts, especially those specialized in various aspects of built environment within and outside the LUT organization in R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting research on digitalization of build environment at LAB
• Creating, maintaining and executing the RDI strategy, roadmap and objectives of the LAB BIM Team
• Coordinating research operations of the Team
• Fostering high scientific quality and competence in the Team
• Creating, planning and managing the public funding project portfolio of the Team
• Creating and fostering relationships and science collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, such as academics and industry in relevant disciplines

What We’re Looking For

• Ph.D. in civil engineering or other field relevant to the digitalization of built environment
• Extensive field-relevant academic and/or industrial experience in digital construction and smart built environment. The role involves leading the team in areas such as standards-based BIM, digital twins, data science and IoT, simulation technologies, XR and metaverse environments, AI and automation, and 3D reality capture.
• Solid understanding of energy systems, physics, materials and infrastructure, and/or construction management relating to built environment
• Experience in public funding instruments, and acquiring and managing research projects
• Good presentation, communication, organizational and management skills
• Interest and experience in interdisciplinary university-industry collaborations
• Proficiency in Finnish at a minimum of B1 level
• Proficiency in English and strong teamwork skills in a multicultural environment

Why Join Us?

We offer you a front-row seat at an innovation university for working life, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe and influence the development of future competencies. You’ll gain access to an expanding network of companies and research institutions that fosters collaboration and the creation of new solutions. You’ll work in an internationalizing and enthusiastic community that values openness, curiosity, and teamwork.

The work will start on January 2, 2026; however, the starting date is negotiable. The employment relationship is permanent, full-time and will start with a six-month trial period.

Salary and terms of employment are determined according to the Collective agreement for universities of applied sciences by Sivistysala ry. The position offers a contractual salary in the range of approximately 5200 – 6200 € per month, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. A six-month probationary period applies.

Interested? Please submit your application and CV via our electronic recruitment system by 31 October 2025 at 23:59, Finnish local time (UTC +3 h).

For more information, please contact RDI Manager Mr. Petja Rinne, [phone], [e-mail].

Available call times:

• Tuesday, October 14, from 14:30 to 16:00
• Wednesday, October 29, from 14:30 to 16:00
• Friday, October 31, from 11:00 to 12:00

Laboratory of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution specializing in innovation, business and industry. We operate in Lahti and Lappeenranta, Finland, and also online.

Laboratory of Applied Sciences offers education in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, hospitality, and design, fine arts and visual communication.