Lecturer in Built Environment (Quantity & Building Surveying)

Job Title: Lecturer in Built Environment (Quantity & Building Surveying) (HE)

Location: Birmingham

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

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

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 Quantity and Building surveying. This role is ideal for an academic or industry expert who is passionate about shaping the future workforce in advanced and technology-driven construction sectors

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

Civil Engineering

Building Surveying

Quantity Surveying

Building Inspection and Defects

Refurbishment and Maintenance

Measurement and Estimating

CAD and digital modelling

AI applications in construction

The successful candidate will

Deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive teaching to support student success

Contribute significantly to curriculum design in Quantity surveying, Building surveying 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

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, forward-thinking team that values industry experience as much as academic knowledge.

Teach and support motivated apprentices-over 25 currently enrolled and more joining soon.

Play a key role in shaping future talent in Building Services Engineering through both review processes and lecture delivery.

Work with cutting-edge resources and collaborate with passionate colleagues and industry partners.

Enjoy a role that combines flexibility, purpose, and professional impact-ideal for someone seeking to give back to the industry in a meaningful way.

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

Hybrid working opportunities

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 2 August 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 17 August 2026.

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