Lecturer in Civil Engineering

The Role

We are seeking a committed, forward-thinking, and highly capable Lecturer in Civil Engineering with the ability to contribute to teaching across Levels 3 to 7, supporting a diverse cohort of students from foundation level through to postgraduate study. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and enhancing the student learning experience, confident in engaging students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and capable of contributing to curriculum development in a technically rigorous and evolving subject area.

The role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate:

- Strong subject expertise in Civil Engineering and related disciplines
- Proven ability to deliver engaging and effective teaching across Levels 3–7
- Commitment to high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment practice
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and enhancement
- Engagement with professional practice and industry developments
- A collaborative approach to working within a team-focused academic environment
- An interest in or track record of scholarly activity and applied research

This role requires a proactive academic who can contribute to both teaching excellence and the continued development of a growing Civil Engineering provision.

The Person

You will have a strong background in Civil Engineering and be confident delivering teaching across core civil engineering subjects, ensuring high-quality learning, assessment, and student support across a range of technical areas.

You will hold a first degree and a PhD in Civil Engineering (both essential), demonstrating strong subject expertise and academic credibility. You will have the ability to teach effectively across a broad range of civil engineering topics aligned with Levels 3–7 provision, delivering engaging teaching and ensuring high-quality delivery across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, while also contributing to the development and enhancement of civil engineering education within a higher education environment.

The Faculty

The Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Surveying (CSCM) within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment (ECE) at Kingston University is a thriving academic community delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education across construction management, surveying, and civil engineering disciplines.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 13th July 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Konstantinos Poutos, Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Surveying.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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