Lecturer in Built Environment

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Lecturer in Built Environment specializing in Quantity & Building Surveying. The ideal candidate will deliver innovative teaching and contribute to curriculum design while engaging with students to help them succeed in their academic and professional endeavors. This role offers generous annual leave, a substantial pension scheme, and hybrid working opportunities. If you're driven to shape future talent in the construction sector, this is the position for you.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable in Quantity and Building Surveying.
• Experience in teaching and shaped curriculum design.
• Strong research-informed practice or industry expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality and innovative teaching to support student success.
• Contribute to curriculum design in related areas.
• Engage actively in departmental development.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Building Surveying

Quantity Surveying

Building Information Modelling

CAD and digital modelling

Education

PhD or relevant degree in Built Environment or related field

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Built Environment (Quantity & Building Surveying)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

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 an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in the Built Environment with expertise in Quantity and Building Surveying. This role is ideal for an academic or industry expert who is passionate about shaping the future workforce in advanced and technology-driven construction sectors.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or research interests in areas such as:

• Civil Engineering
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Information Modelling
• CAD and digital modelling

Success Criteria

• Deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive teaching to support student success
• Contribute significantly to curriculum design in manufacturing, automation, and related areas
• Bring strong research-informed practice and/or industry expertise into their teaching
• Support students in achieving their academic, technical, and professional ambitions
• Engage actively in departmental development and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking team that values industry experience as much as academic knowledge.
• Teach and support motivated apprentices – over 25 currently enrolled and more joining soon.
• Play a key role in shaping future talent in Building Services Engineering through both review processes and lecture delivery.
• Work with cutting-edge resources and collaborate with passionate colleagues and industry partners.
• Enjoy a role that combines flexibility, purpose, and professional impact – ideal for someone seeking to give back to the industry in a meaningful way.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, guide the next generation of professionals, and contribute to a sustainable future for construction – this could be your next move.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' 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 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
• Hybrid working opportunities
• 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 1st February 2026.

Interview Date

Wednesday 18th February 2026.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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