Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

The School of Engineering offers a diverse range of subjects across architecture, aerospace and aviation, construction and civil engineering, electronics and robotics, fire and energy, and mechanical, motorsport, mechatronics and maintenance. A recent landmark £35mn investment in an innovation centre positions it to build on its strengths and develop into the future.

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying to support the School in delivering its commitments to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and income generation in the area of construction and civil engineering. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development, promotion, and operation of a postgraduate quantity-surveying degree including the recruitment, administration, and efficient running of the degree programme.

The successful applicant will have industrial experience in quantity surveying and an ability to develop research activity, or a successful track record of research. A BSc and/or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or similar construction related subject) and membership of a relevant professional institution are essential requirements for the role. Teaching experience in Higher Education with the ability to teach across all levels in the area of Quantity Surveying is also required. A PhD in an appropriate subject is desirable.

The School of Engineering has also been successful in the franchising of construction courses overseas, including Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, Building Surveying and Construction Project Management. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the running of these courses, which will require working overseas for short periods of time. Utilising excellent communication skills, the successful applicant will have an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be able to develop links and opportunities with industrial partners.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs; if you cannot apply online please contact People Team on 01772 892324 and quoting the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week – 1.0 FTE)

Contract Type: Indefinite

Closing Date: 24 July 2022

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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