Lecturer In Building Services Engineering

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Lecturer in Building Services Engineering. This teaching role offers the chance to inspire the next generation in the construction industry. Candidates with industry experience who can communicate effectively with students are encouraged to apply. The college offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme, professional development, and a welcoming environment. This position provides opportunities for both full-time and part-time work, fostering an inclusive community.

Benefits

35-day annual leave

Teacher’s Pension with 28.68% contribution

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Discounted travel

Employee Assistance Programme

Free online health services

Qualifications

• Possession of (or willingness to achieve) a Certificate in Education is essential.
• Experience teaching at National and Higher National level is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching in Construction Management and related subjects.
• Support students in their learning and development.
• Contribute to the college's ambition of quality education.

Skills

Industry experience in construction

Effective communication

Teaching experience

Education

Certificate in Education

Job description

Lecturer in Building Services Engineering

We offer an excellent pension scheme, family‑friendly policies, opportunities for training and development and an employee discount scheme.

As an award‑winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us fulfil our ambitions. Providing aspirational teaching is vital to inspiring the next generation in industry.

We have an excellent reputation for providing quality education in Construction and the Built Environment and due to growth we are currently looking for full‑time or part‑time lecturers in Construction Management to join our team of construction specialists.

If you have industry experience in the construction industry and are interested in a teaching career, we would like to hear from you. Potential subjects include Principles of Electrical Design and Installation, Science Principles for BSE and Sustainable Construction.

The ability to communicate effectively with adults and young people is essential. Experience of teaching at National and Higher National level is desirable. Possession of (or willingness to achieve) a Certificate in Education will be essential. (Teacher training will be provided if necessary)

In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 35‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• A well‑respected pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension, with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family‑friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to private online health services via Dr Care Anywhere

Additional Information

This role is eligible for the DfE Levelling Up Premium Payments, of up to £6,000 for FE teachers, for those meeting the criteria. This involves the government paying successful candidates from an industry background to get into teaching. Leeds College of Building will fund successful candidates to become a qualified FE teacher.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under‑represented at our College.

Workforce Visa and Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £25,000 per year for Lecturers in Further Education or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.