Lecturer in Quantity Surveying and Financial Management

You could become part of a vibrant and diverse community of academics, in the Department of Construction and Engineering Management, within the School of the Built Environment at one of the UK’s top-ranked universities for teaching and research in the Built Environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic lecturer in the broad area of Quantity Surveying, with further contributions in, for example, financial management or contract law. This is a teaching intensive position that will focus on the design and delivery of taught modules and supervision of student projects. You should be enthusiastic about scholarship in the broadest sense, and ready to engage with the wider academic community in the University and beyond. You should also be able to contribute to the School by demonstrating academic leadership and a willingness to engage in student-focused activities and administrative responsibilities. This post is based at the Whiteknights Campus in Reading, although we are flexible in allowing some remote working.

You will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant subject area.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Quantity Surveying.
• Substantial experience of teaching in a Higher Education context.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• An aptitude for academic leadership.

Contact Name: Dr Ian Ewart
Contact Job Title: Head of Department, Construction and Engineering Management
Contact Email address: i.j.ewart@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Tim Lees
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of the School of the Built Environment
Alternative Contact Email address: t.j.lees@reading.ac.uk

Interviews will be held: 9 August 2024

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.  

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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