Technical Tutor (Civil Engineering)

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contrib

30 days Annual leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Coventry University is seeking a Technical Tutor Civil Engineering to provide specialist instruction and practical support across civil engineering disciplines. You will design inductions, demonstrations and hands-on training in laboratory and workshop settings.

The role requires practical knowledge of civil engineering environments and a focus on student progression. You will work with academic colleagues and learners, guiding them from core technical skills through to independent projects,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical civil engineering teaching to undergrad/postgrad learners.
• Ability to translate practical civil engineering skills into accessible learning experiences.
• Experience monitoring health and safety in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learner inductions, demonstrations and skills training.
• Demonstrate practical skills, tools and workshop processes.
• Support learners in safe and correct use of tools and equipment.
• Monitor learner progress and develop independence and confidence.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop with calibrated equipment.

Skills

Practical teaching

Student support

Workshop supervision

Health & safety

Education

QCF Level 5 in civil engineering

Tools

Workshop tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them.

Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Technical Tutor Civil Engineering to provide specialist technical expertise, instruction and support across our creative learning environment. Contributing to technical teaching and practical activities across civil engineering and related disciplines, including geotechnics, concrete testing, structural engineering, and hydraulics, you will play a key role in developing students’ technical confidence, competence and independence, developing hands‑on technical skills in practical laboratory and workshop settings.

You will design and deliver engaging inductions, demonstrations and practical skills training across undergraduate, postgraduate and other appropriate courses. Working closely with academic colleagues, you will support students throughout their studies, from developing core technical skills through to independent projects, productions and assessments.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of professional civil engineering environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering learner inductions, demonstrations, skills training and health & safety briefings.
• Demonstrating practical skills, tools, equipment and workshop processes.
• Supporting learners in the safe and correct use of tools and workshop equipment.
• Monitoring learner progress and encouraging confidence, independence and good working practices.
• Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment including calibration, installation and maintenance of equipment

Health and safety is central to the role. You will ensure safe working practices, maintain appropriate procedures and compliance records, and supervise students and staff within specialist workshop environments.

Qualifications Required

• QCF level 5 (HND or equivalent) in a discipline related to civil engineering,or considerable previous relevant work experience
• Risk Assessment and COSHH training (or willing to undertake training).

Our Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines excellent technical expertise with a passion for teaching and supporting students. You will be collaborative, approachable and proactive, with the ability to translate practical civil engineering skills into accessible and engaging learning experiences. This role would be well suited to someone with a background as a tradesperson, or someone with experience in material testing environments.

Experience of adhering to and monitoring health and safety protocols in a practical environment is also required for this role.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.