Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University brings together a range of related sectors from built environment and construction; human and natural environments; engineering industries; and computing and IT industries in a dynamic and vibrant setting, with a rapidly growing student cohort.

The Engineering Subject Area operates across both the university's campuses and offers a range of programmes including civil engineering; building services engineering; electronic and electrical engineering; robotics and automation; and engineering management. Courses are industry linked and offered in a variety of modes from full time study, part time study, distance learning options and Degree Apprenticeship schemes. The School also runs franchised programmes with overseas partners in Hong Kong and Nepal.

With the recent expansion of student cohorts, the School is looking to recruit a high calibre Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering with a specialist focus in Structural Engineering, who will be required to contribute to the delivery and continued development of a strong portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in civil engineering.

The post holders will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic support of student and degree apprentice groups, as Professional Lead, and through delivery of modules and associated activities at all levels, and engaging in the development of high profile research and enterprise relationships/projects.

The successful candidates will be lecturers or civil engineering practitioners who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching, research and leadership in the civil engineering sub-discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ability to offer expertise in delivering modules in structural engineering at level 7 is desirable. Knowledge of delivering degree apprenticeship programmes would be desirable.

We welcome applicants with a traditional PhD or other higher degree background and who can demonstrate extensive knowledge in the teaching, learning and research areas described. Applications are also invited from those with a background in professional civil engineering practice who wish to make the transition to an academic teaching and learning environment. Shortlisted candidates with this background should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for teaching and research capability as part of the application process.

Corporate membership, or working towards a corporate membership, of a relevant engineering institution is preferred. The Engineering Subject Area expects the successful applicants to add to, and develop the delivery of the civil engineering courses at all levels and enhance the reputation of the School's provision in this increasingly important profession.

We are looking for an innovative approach to teaching with extensive knowledge and drive to engage students in the area of civil services engineering to help the School increase student satisfaction of the taught courses and the progression of our students.

Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025 (23:59)

Working here means you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.