Technical Specialist Water Engineering - Hydraulics

School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering

Full time, open ended.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day to day running and operation of the Hydraulics Water Laboratories. The role includes the management of facilities and coordination of operations relating to hydrodynamics and primarily relates to fluid flow in civil engineering applications.

The postholder will be required to independently plan and organise their own work and the work of others, and to provide supervision, mentoring and professional development support to colleagues. The level of responsibility will increase as the postholder’s knowledge, training, and professional development progress.

This position plays a critical role in advancing the school’s research endeavours through the provision of advanced technical expertise. The successful candidate will also work as part of a school team to co-ordinate technical operations and facilities and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The postholder will work in the School of Architecture, Building & Civil Engineering and be based within the Sir Frank Gibb Laboratory, which is one of the largest built-environment University laboratories in the UK. The facilities are used extensively for teaching and research and provide support for a broad range of Civil Engineering, Built Environment and Architecture activities.

The appointment will be on a full time, open-ended contract. Salary will be on Technical & Teaching Services Grade 6 (£35,116 - £45,413 per annum) at a starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mark Harrod, Technical Facilities Manager by email at m.harrod@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 222638.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 1st September 2025.

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