Lecturer in Quantity Surveying and Construction

Job Location: Gateway House

Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00

Job Description: 

Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally connected institution known for outstanding teaching, world-class facilities and a sector-leading student experience. As a vibrant, multicultural hub of creativity and innovation, DMU fosters an inclusive environment where staff and students thrive.

Faculty/Directorate

This post sits within the School of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainability in the Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture. The School delivers a wide range of Built Environment courses and research, working alongside though distinct from the Leicester School of Architecture.

Role

We are seeking a talented lecturer to contribute to high-quality teaching and practice-informed research in the Built Environment. You will play a key role in shaping our new BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction and BSc Building Surveying programmes, with opportunities to teach across the School. Strong engagement with industry and real-world professional practice is central to this role.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an enthusiastic educator with Academic and professional experience in quantity surveying and construction. You will have knowledge of measurement, estimating, tendering, procurement and professional QS practice. You will need to have some teaching experience and an understanding of the UK and international HE landscape, a RICS chartered status, or the ability to achieve it within a reasonable period. You would ideally possess a PhD in a context appropriate to the Built Environment (or soon to be completed PhD, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent practice-based experience) and be able to undertake independent research. Experience or knowledge of trans-national education will be an added advantage.

If you’re passionate about the Built Environment and eager to help shape the next generation of industry professionals, we would love to hear from you.

To view the job description and person specification click here.

Contact

For further information please contact Professor Ahmad Taki, ahtaki@dmu.ac.uk. 

Skills

• Communication
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Organisation
• Analytical Thinking

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