Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Background of the role
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is seeking an exceptional Professor of Engineering and the Built Environment to provide senior academic and professorial expertise and support the continued development of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment across our diverse educational portfolio, including undergraduate, postgraduate, CPD and apprenticeship programmes. Working collaboratively with the Head of Subject and colleagues across the School, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of education, research, enterprise, knowledge exchange, innovation and external engagement across the subject area. Our subject encompasses a broad and multidisciplinary portfolio across Engineering and the Built Environment. We welcome applications from candidates across relevant engineering and built environment disciplines and would particularly welcome candidates whose expertise strengthens our capability within the Built Environment, including, but not limited to, construction and infrastructure, architectural engineering, building services engineering, sustainable construction, digital built environment and related disciplines.
The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to research, enterprise, knowledge exchange and innovation, working across disciplinary boundaries and developing opportunities for collaboration with industry, professional bodies and other external partners. You will contribute to innovative, inclusive and practice-based approaches to education, including our CDIO approach, while supporting engagement with relevant Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). You will also help strengthen relationships with industry, professional bodies, academic partners and other external stakeholders and contribute to raising the regional, national and international profile of Engineering and the Built Environment at CCCU.
We are seeking a proven academic leader with substantial experience in Higher Education, including successful teaching, development and designing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will bring evidence of research, industrial engagement, or knowledge exchange in engineering, alongside the experience of managing a suite of academic courses and leading diverse teams. A deep understanding of key sector metrics such as TEF, REF, and NSS is essential, as is a track record of securing professional body accreditation. You will demonstrate strategic thinking, the ability to influence and lead change, and a strong commitment to enhancing teaching standards and quality assurance. Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for continuous improvement, and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines are vital, as is a commitment to people, students, and external partners. Leadership, team management, and a proactive approach to professional development will underpin your success in this role.
How will you work?
This role will be based at the Canterbury campus.
Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 15th of October 2026
Closing date for applications: 15th of November 2026
Interviews are to be held: w/c 23rd November 2026 and w/c 1st December 2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dr Salman Saeidlou (salman.saeidlou@canterbury.ac.uk, 01227923572) (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06466.
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.
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Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.
Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
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Location
Canterbury:
Professor of Engineering and the Built Environment in Canterbury employer: CCCU
Canterbury Christ Church University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the University provides ample opportunities for professional advancement while ensuring a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. Located in the historic city of Canterbury, employees benefit from a dynamic academic setting that encourages innovation and collaboration in the field of quality assurance and enhancement.
