Graduate Apprenticeship Work Based Learning Advisor (2 posts) (605406)

This role is to support the skills development of undergraduate apprentices on the Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship. Your principal duty will be to work as a Learning Advisor who will support the delivery and assessment of the integrated work-based learning elements of the 4-year graduate apprenticeship BEng Honours degree programme.

FTE: 0.5 and 0.4 FTE (2 posts)
Term: Fixed to 21 August 2026

As a leading international technological university, the University of Strathclyde is recognised for its world class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of the largest and most successful civil engineering departments in Scotland with over 600 students, including 450 undergraduates, 100 taught postgraduates and almost 100 registered research students. We have a strong commitment to widening access and inclusion while maintaining academic quality and an outstanding student experience.

The University of Strathclyde, in partnership with key stakeholders, has led the development of the Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering (GACE). This degree programme is designed for apprentices employed full-time in an engineering role in industry. Consequently, a significant proportion of student learning will take place in the workplace.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking to recruit Work Based Learning Advisors with a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering or the construction industry. Your principal duty will be to work as a Learning Advisor who will support the delivery and assessment of the integrated work-based learning elements of the 4-year graduate apprenticeship BEng Honours degree programme. You will be involved in all aspects of the work based learning activities, including the provision of initial apprentice training on the use of the e-portfolio, development of individual learning plans, supporting work-based apprentices, and assessment of work-based learning activities. You will also be required to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with a range of stakeholders including industry employers, academic staff, and other learning advisors. As an experienced engineering professional possessing a range of technical knowledge and project management experience, you will also contribute to the teaching and assessment of design- or construction-based modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in line with your experience. You will also have the opportunity to work with industry on income-generating knowledge exchange projects in a leading or supporting role, in line with the Department’s strategy.

To be considered for the role you should have a background in civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering or the construction industry and ideally be professionally qualified at Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer level. You must also have substantial experience of mentoring, supervising and managing apprentices and/or graduates in industry, including supporting candidates to achieve professional competencies.

You must be able to demonstrate highly developed communication skills in order to work with the University of Strathclyde GACE programme team and communicate effectively with leaners, employers and academic staff. You must possess IT skills appropriate to supporting apprentices at a distance. Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be willing and able to work flexibly both in terms of time and location. You will be required to travel to meet apprentices within their place of work and must have a current driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Neil Ferguson, Senior Lecturer (n.s.ferguson@strath.ac.uk / 0141 548 3181).

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