Lecturer in Civil Engineering

FTE:1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) - Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Civil Engineering to support the Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering programme as well as the wider Civil Engineering & Built Environment portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The applicant would have specific knowledge and experience in Geomatics and Land Surveying (within the context of the construction sector) with the ability to contribute in one or more of the following complimentary areas: CAD and BIM software, Construction Management and Transportation.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at Degree Apprenticeship, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Duties also involve supporting learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.

The appointed person will be expected to contribute actively to SPECS’ research and enterprise strategic plan. Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and applying for external funding to support research and commercial activities will be elements of the main duties and responsibilities.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate must have experience within the domain of Civil Engineering either within Higher Education or in the construction sector. In addition to this, proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level would be desirable. The successful candidate will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. We will also expect willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.

Qualifications required

You must hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related subject area.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria, click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to the Head of Department of Engineering: Dr Susan Murray (s.murray@herts.ac.uk) or Head of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Subject Group: Mr Mark Coates (m.coates2@herts.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 01 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document.

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