Lecturer in Built Environment

Job Title: Lecturer in Built Environment

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum – AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in the Built Environment with expertise in Civil Engineering and Building Services Engineering. This role is ideal for an academic or industry expert who is passionate about shaping the future workforce in advanced and technology-driven construction sector.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or research interests in areas such as:

• Civil engineering practice
• Construction management
• Building services (mechanical and/or electrical) engineering
• CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM)

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive teaching to support student success
• Contribute significantly to curriculum design in built environment, and related areas
• Bring strong research-informed practice and/or industry expertise into their teaching
• Support students in achieving their academic, technical, and professional ambitions
• Engage actively in departmental development and continuous improvement

This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering and education, eager to contribute to curriculum development, and keen to join a dynamic and collaborative academic team.

Qualifications & Experience:

We welcome applicants from academic and industrial backgrounds. You should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant area
• Relevant industry or research experience in construction management, CAD software used for digital, sustainable and smart construction

A teaching qualification and/or professional body membership (IMechE, IET, Advance HE) is advantageous or can be gained once in post.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, guide the next generation of professionals, and contribute to a sustainable future for construction—this could be your next move.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave (pro rata)
• 38 days’ paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 21st June 2026.

Interview Date – Thursday 9th July 2026.

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Candidates with experience of: Lecturer, Civil Engineering Lecturer, Engineering Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Built Environment Lecturer, Construction Built Environment Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.