Civil Engineering Workshop Manager

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry partners, and alumni. With 30 Nobel laureates and a top ranking in the UK for research strength, we are a global leader in higher education.

The Faculty of Engineering is the largest in the UK, ranked second in Europe for impact and first in the UK for research strength (REF). Within it, CEGE is internationally recognised for its multidisciplinary excellence in research and teaching, ranked in the global top 50 for civil and structural engineering (QS 2021). The CEGE Civil Engineering workshop, based in Bloomsbury, supports the department’s academic and research activities through the design, manufacture, and testing of bespoke scientific equipment.

CEGE also operates two major off-site facilities:

• Here East (Stratford): A large-scale structural and environmental testing facility.
• Dagenham: Home to PEARL and CAVE, two unique research environments focused on human-environment interaction and ventilation innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Engineering Workshop Manager to lead the operations of our Bloomsbury-based workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role, central to the delivery of CEGE’s research and teaching activities.

You will manage a team of technical staff, including apprentices, and oversee the safe and efficient running of the workshop. Your responsibilities will include the design and fabrication of bespoke experimental equipment, advising on materials and manufacturing methods, and supporting the development of complex test rigs and prototypes.

The role requires regular collaboration with academics, researchers, and students, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate projects. You will also spend part of your week supporting technicians at our Dagenham facilities, ensuring consistent technical standards across all CEGE sites.

You will be responsible for health and safety compliance, including LOLER and PUWER regulations, and will operate a wide range of workshop machinery. Experience with CNC, laser cutters, and 3D printers is desirable; training will be provided.

About You

You will hold an HND, HNC, or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline, with a strong background in high-tech or precision engineering. Experience in higher education or research is desirable.

You will have proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop technical teams, including apprentices. A sound understanding of health and safety legislation in workshop environments is essential, along with hands-on experience using traditional workshop machinery. Familiarity with digital fabrication tools is a plus.

What We Offer

UCL offers 41 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, and access to on-site facilities. Learn more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits

How to Apply

Apply via the UCL job listing page. For queries or accessibility support, contact: cege-. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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