Head of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Engineering and the Built Environment to lead curriculum development and enhance student success. This pivotal role requires strong academic leadership and a commitment to industry-relevant, inclusive education. Successful candidates will manage staff and resources while shaping the next generation of engineering talent.

Benefits

38 days' paid annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in Academic Leadership within Higher Education.
• Strong teaching background in Engineering or Built Environment.
• Commitment to applied and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and ensure departmental performance.
• Manage staff and resources for an engaging educational offer.
• Shape industry-relevant education to support student success.

Skills

Academic Leadership

Curriculum Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Teaching

Education

Higher Education Degree in Engineering or Built Environment

Job description

Job Title: Head of Engineering and the Built Environment

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £66,625 per annum (Fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The University is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking academic leader to join us as Head of Engineering and the Built Environment for our University curriculum.

This is a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, industry-relevant education that supports student success and addresses the evolving needs of the Engineering and Construction sectors.

Working closely with the Dean of STEM, you will lead on curriculum development, student experience, and departmental performance-ensuring excellence in teaching, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. You will manage staff, resources, and planning processes to deliver a dynamic and responsive educational offer, including apprenticeships and professionally accredited programmes.

We are looking for an individual with experience in Academic Leadership within Higher Education, a strong teaching background in Engineering or the Built Environment, and a commitment to applied, inclusive, and forward-looking education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious institution; if you are ready to help shape the next generation of engineering talent, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 13th July 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Engineering, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Lecturer, Engineering Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Construction Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, will also be considered for this role.