Lecturer in Construction Management

Randstad Malaysia; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia represents a foreign university campus seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction Management. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate courses in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management with industry-aligned pedagogy.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, a proven track record in higher education teaching, and active engagement with industry partners for placements and joint projects.

Qualifications

• Deliver undergraduate courses in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management with modern, industry-aligned pedagogy.
• Instruct in key areas including cost planning, measurements, contracts and professional practice.
• Embed modern digital measurement tools, BIM, and construction tech into coursework.
• Produce peer-reviewed publications and secure research funding; mentor students.
• Collaborate with professional bodies, consultancies, and contractors for placements and joint projects.
• Contribute to course accreditation, departmental committees, and student advising.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate courses in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management using modern, industry-aligned pedagogy.
• Instruct in cost planning, measurements, contracts, and professional practice.
• Embed BIM and construction tech into coursework.
• Publish research and secure grants; supervise student research.
• Engage with industry for student placements and collaborative projects.
• Support course accreditation and departmental governance.

Skills

Teaching & Convening

Cost Planning

BIM

Research Leadership

Education

PhD in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Tools

Glodon

CostX

Buildsoft

BIM

Project management tools

Job description

about the company

We are representing our client, the foreign branch campus of the internationally ranked university to look for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction Management. The School of Engineering and Science is recognized for its industry-aligned coursework, modern laboratory infrastructure, and high-impact applied research. Joining this faculty offers the opportunity to be part of an internationally accredited, forward-thinking academic community committed to producing career-ready graduates and driving innovation across the built environment sector.

about the job

• Teaching & Convening: Deliver undergraduate courses in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management using modern, industry-aligned pedagogy.
• Core Subject Delivery: Instruct in key areas including Cost Planning & Control, Measurements, Construction Technology, Contracts, and Professional Practice.
• Technology Integration: Embed modern digital measurement tools, BIM, and construction tech into coursework.
• Research & Grants: Produce peer-reviewed publications, secure research funding, and mentor students (substantial research output required for Senior Lecturer).
• Industry Engagement: Collaborate with professional bodies, consultancies, and contractors to secure placements and joint projects.
• Academic Citizenship: Contribute to course accreditation, departmental committees, and student advising.
  
• Education: PhD in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven track record in higher education teaching and unit convening, paired with relevant industry experience.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong expertise in cost planning, cost control, measurements, and construction contracts.
• Research: Documented record of impactful research publications and outputs (commensurate with rank).
• Professional Certification (Advantage): Registered PQS or CQS with BQSM, RICS, or an equivalent body.
• Technical Skills (Advantage): Hands‑on proficiency in QS software (e.g., Glodon, CostX, Buildsoft), BIM, or project management tools.