Lecturer in Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

An award-winning college in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Civil Engineering to teach subjects such as Hydraulics and Structural Design. Ideal candidates will possess industry experience and, ideally, a teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one. The college offers a supportive environment with exceptional benefits, including a competitive salary, a robust pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development. Join us in inspiring the next generation in the construction industry.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Well-respected pension scheme

Free parking at college sites

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Discounted travel and employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Access to private online health services

Qualifications

• Industry experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and young people.
• Possession of or willingness to achieve a Certificate in Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide aspirational teaching in Construction Management.
• Teach subjects including Hydraulics, Highways, and Structural Design.
• Explore areas of expertise in detail at the interview.

Skills

Industry experience in Civil Engineering

Effective communication skills

Teaching experience at National and Higher National level

Education

Professional membership with an appropriate institution

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 to 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, and 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.

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:

• A 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
• 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.

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

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