Lecturer (Building Control)

University of the Built Environment; Reading; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Reading is seeking a Lecturer in Building Control to develop and deliver modules within the built environment curriculum. This role requires a professional teaching qualification and active engagement with industry to provide a high-quality educational experience. The ideal candidate will contribute to a supportive and values-driven academic community, with opportunities for flexible working and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• A keen and enthusiastic academic with a commitment to higher education.
• Ability to engage with employers and regulatory bodies.
• Record of established research or tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Building Control modules.
• Support Apprenticeships team for degree apprenticeship students.
• Serve as subject area expert within the university.

Skills

Professional teaching qualification

Membership of MCABE, MCIOB or RICS

Relevant industry experience

Understanding of current developments in Building Control

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)

Job description

Lecturer (Building Control)

Full time, permanent

Remote place of work

Salary £46,000 to £49,000 pa plus benefits

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic academic to join us in supporting the development and delivery of modules within the Building Control subject discipline of built environment education. You will be a key member of the academic community, acting as the subject area expert and providing a high-quality learning experience for our students. You will engage with employers, industry forums, and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs), ensuring the Building Control programme is up to date with industry requirements and skills needs.

This is a brilliant opportunity to help make a real difference in the built environment sector, ensuring successful and effective outcomes for our students.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Be the subject area expert and advocate for Building Control within the Academic team and the wider University
• Work with the Apprenticeships team to ensure the Building Control degree apprenticeship students are supported appropriately, according to their contexts
• Lead the teaching and development of specialist Building Control modules at the University, alongside related subject areas such as Fire Safety.

Our main requirements:

• Professional teaching qualification such as Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) or willingness to study for this qualification, alongside HEA fellowship
• Full membership of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE), Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Relevant industry experience in the role of a built environment practitioner or established research/CPD or tutoring record
• Understanding of current developments in Building Control and built environment practice or education

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

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Vacancy closes on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 17:00

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.