Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Course Lead for Civil Engineering Apprenticeships

Locations: Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (On-site)

The full-time starting salary is normally £52,996.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £57,602.00 per annum.

We invite applications to join our integrated teaching and research teams at Birmingham City University’s College of the Built Environment at Senior Lecturer level. Located in a modern £300M campus in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, the College is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high quality teaching, and industrial engagement. Building on continuous success in student growth and in sustained advancement of research activities, the College has embarked on a programme of extensive expansion funded by substantial long-term investment.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Civil Engineering Degree Apprendice
• Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering
• Sustainability in Civil Engineering design

You will lead the Civil Engineering Degree Apprendice schemes, be responsible for contributing to the design and development of high quality, up-to-date courses in Civil Engineering and related disciplines, assist in the supervision of student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level while providing an excellent student experience. You will also conduct high quality research leading to publications in leading academic journals, develop bids and partnerships for research funding. 

You will have a PhD in Civil Engineering related topic or equivalent industrial experience (typically demonstrated by Chartered status), have significant experience in leading Degree Apprendice scheme, ideally in Civil Engineering and have high-level knowledge, skill, and expertise in Civil Engineering. You will have the ability to teach core civil engineering topics at undergraduate level and possess excellent presentation and teaching skills. Eligible for Chartered Engineer status with a Civil Engineering-related professional body, such as the ICE.

For this role we will consider applicants both with an industry and a research background. Chartered status with a Civil Engineering-related professional body, such as the ICE, or EurIng equivalent, demonstrable experience in the use of appropriate national and international design standards for Structural and/or Geotechnical Engineering, with emphasis on the Eurocode, industry experience as a UK-based Civil Engineering consultant or contractor, and higher education teaching experience would be desirable.

For an informal discussion of the post, please contact Panagiotis Patlakas, Head of Subject for Civil & Environmental Engineering (panagiotis.patlakas@bcu.ac.uk).

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Job Description - Senior Lecturer

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Apply Before: 07/02/2025, 23:59