Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in England seeks a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. The role offers a salary range of £40,454 - £42,828 per annum and includes benefits such as a superior pension scheme, flexible working policies, and opportunities for training and development. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills and experience in the construction industry, and hold or be willing to achieve a Certificate in Education. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

35-day annual leave

Well-respected pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Free parking

Discounts on travel and retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Wellbeing events

Access to health services

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective teaching in Civil Engineering subjects.
• Develop course materials and assessments.
• Engage with students to promote interest in the subject.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching experience

Industry experience in civil engineering

Education

Certificate in Education

Job description

Lecturer in Civil Engineering

£40,454 - £42,828 per annum

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.

If you have industry experience in Civil Engineering and are considering a career in teaching, we would love to hear from you. Potential subjects include Hydraulics, Highways, Structural Design, Geology and Soil Mechanics. We will explore your areas of expertise in more detail at the interview and discuss how your skills can best fit within our team. Ideally, we would like candidates to hold professional membership with an appropriate institution or be willing to work towards achieving this.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 35‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• 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
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events
• Free access to private online health services via Dr Care Anywhere

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.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that 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 route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll need to be paid the salary rate of at least £25,000 per year (for this role) or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Legal and Equality Statements

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. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

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.