Geospatial and Monitoring Team Leader

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The role will be responsible under the direction of the School Technical Manager for the planning, organisation and management of the School Laboratories and Facilities in their designated areas of responsibility and expertise. The post holder is the key manager of the relevant equipment and main liaison for the end users within Civil and Geospatial Engineering discipline and elsewhere, ensuring a comprehensive service which meets the School's objectives. This will include supporting academic and research staff with technical advice to progress research projects and support for teaching and student projects where applicable.

The role will also ensure the safe operation of the main experimental facilities in the School of Engineering and to liaise with users as to their use. To assist users with all necessary steps to enable safe and effective use of the equipment. This would include advice upon design of experiments, safety, operational procedures, and any other issues. To be responsible for the broad operation of the Facilities.

This role will also support the School Technical Manager with management of the wider technical services and some aspects of School Infrastructure, Estates, Health and Safety and HR Management. Line management of technical staff in the area of responsibility as designated by the School Technical Manager.

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