Senior Teaching Technician: Geotechnical Engineering

University of the West of England; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development

Job summary

UWE Bristol is seeking a Senior Teaching Technician: Geotechnical Engineering to join the School of Engineering. You will manage specialist laboratories, operate and maintain equipment, and provide hands-on training to support practical classes, student projects and research.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject area and evidence of continuing professional development, with a focus on mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree level qualification in a relevant subject area and CPD evidence.
• Experience in a technical environment with teaching demonstrations will be beneficial.
• Ability to support practical classes, student projects and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist laboratories and operate/maintain equipment.
• Provide hands-on training to support practical classes and projects.
• Assist with curriculum development and demonstrations for engineering education.

Skills

Demonstrations

Student support

Lab maintenance

Continuing CPD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post for Senior Teaching Technician: Geotechnical Engineering to be part of a team of technicians providing practical teaching and support working within Test Laboratories in the School of Engineering.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape our multidisciplinary Engineering education. The successful candidate will be working alongside the programme team(s) to design and develop curricula and pedagogies that leads to outstanding learning and practice experience contributing to Engineering programmes.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a technical environment, along with the skills and enthusiasm to deliver demonstrations and provide instruction to students.

Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineering Technician who will manage specialist laboratories, operate and maintain equipment, and provide hands‑on training to support practical classes, student projects, and research.

We particularly welcome candidates who can bring not only strong technical expertise but also a passion for supporting and mentoring the next generation of engineers. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.

We particularly welcome candidates to apply who identify as female or non-binary. The School has held Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015 and has recently had this renewed with a new Action Plan for gender equity in School of Engineering across our staff and student community.

We have a global outlook, through our international and national partnerships and the respective diversity of our staff and students. The School of Engineering is committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all, and we are passionate about creating teams with diversity of thought and lived experience.

The successful applicant will have a degree level qualification in the relevant subject area, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Applications will be considered from wide range of technical, industrial, practical and process experience. Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you'll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we've invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

This role is based on campus for all your time.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognizes the power of a truly diverse university community.

We're part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-representer in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Timi Salako on 0117 3283511 or email: [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus. More details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week.

Salary offers are made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.

Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.