Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction to enhance its educational offerings. This role focuses on Facilities Management and Building Surveying, where you'll leverage your industry experience to inspire students and contribute to innovative research. Join a dynamic team dedicated to academic excellence and benefit from a supportive environment with access to excellent facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction education sector while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Degree in construction or related field with industry experience.
• Strong understanding of construction technology and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and contribute to research in construction technology.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate course delivery.

Skills

Construction Technology

Teaching

Research

Facilities Management

Building Surveying

Education

Degree in Construction Related Subject

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ0001849
Date posted: 19/02/2025
Application closing date: Midnight 25/03/2025
Location: Leeds
Salary: Grade 7 £44,128 - £49,559 Grade 8 £49,559 - £57,422
Package: Please refer to Candidate Pack
Job category/type: Academic/Research

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction

We are investing in our academic provision and are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in construction with a focus towards Facilities Management/Building Surveying to join our team of experienced academic staff. We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic academic to make a key contribution to our academic provision through teaching, research and enterprise.

You will be able to teach and contribute to our research and enterprise portfolio in areas within the construction technology discipline, using industry experience to inform teaching. Our Surveying, Construction and Project Management group covers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses where you will be expected to take an active role in teaching in the subject areas.

We welcome applicants with a degree in a construction related subject and either experience in practice or academia who have a good understanding of the issues facing the construction industry and how they are currently being dealt with in the area. A strong understanding of construction technology is desirable as the postholder will be expected to undertake teaching on the technology related modules as well as other areas. Corporate membership or eligibility for corporate membership of a relevant professional body would be essential.

You will join the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing based at our City Campus and contribute to the delivery of our growing undergraduate and postgraduate provision. There are extensive and excellent specialist facilities located in a setting which offers many additional amenities for our students and staff.

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.