Senior Lecturer in Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainability

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Lecturer in Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainability to join our School of Engineering at UWE Bristol. In this role you will contribute to the development of outstanding teaching and learning, internationally recognised research, knowledge exchange and industry collaboration across rapidly evolving fields of engineering infrastructure, sustainability, digital engineering and engineering management.

You will join a supportive and ambitious academic community based within our purpose-built engineering facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist teaching spaces. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and project-based learning across a range of engineering programmes.

You will teach in areas such as:

• sustainable infrastructure systems
• sustainable infrastructure design
• climate-resilient infrastructure
• low-carbon materials and construction
• infrastructure planning
• infrastructure asset management
• digital engineering
• digital technologies for sustainable infrastructure
• artificial intelligence applications in infrastructure
• life cycle assessment (LCA)
• carbon assessment
• environmental management
• sustainable development policy
• environmental legislation
• infrastructure economics
• infrastructure finance
• stakeholder engagement

You will also develop and continuously enhance learning materials to reflect advances in engineering practice and management, sustainability, digital technologies and emerging industry needs. At UWE Bristol, we champion practical learning, sustainability and real-world impact. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers while advancing your academic career within a university that values innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and work-life balance.

This is a full-time appointment and presents an excellent opportunity for candidates with expertise in:

• Infrastructure Engineering
• Sustainable Engineering
• Digital Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Engineering
• Sustainable Construction
• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Smart Infrastructure
• Climate Resilience
• Artificial Intelligence for Infrastructure

Teaching responsibilities will span undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes and include module leadership, laboratory teaching, supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral research projects, and contributions to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provision. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an internationally recognised research profile, secure external research funding, contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and engage with professional bodies, industry and external stakeholders to enhance the School's research, innovation and societal impact.

You will be an enthusiastic and innovative academic with a strong track record in engineering infrastructure and sustainability, capable of delivering excellent teaching, impactful research and meaningful engagement with industry and external partners. You will have a broad range of expertise across engineering infrastructure, sustainable engineering and the built environment, together with a commitment to developing the next generation of engineers equipped to address the challenges of climate change, digital transformation and the transition to a net-zero future.

Responsibilities and experience required include:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: sustainable infrastructure systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable infrastructure design, low-carbon materials and construction, infrastructure planning, infrastructure asset management, life cycle assessment (LCA), whole-life carbon assessment, carbon assessment, environmental management, digital engineering, digital technologies for sustainable infrastructure, artificial intelligence applications in infrastructure, smart infrastructure, sustainable development policy, environmental legislation, infrastructure economics, stakeholder engagement, energy management, renewable technologies and sustainable engineering practice.
• Experience of embedding sustainability principles, including circular economy and whole-life thinking, within engineering education, research and professional practice.
• Leadership in curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration and research-informed teaching, with the ability to develop innovative learning experiences that enhance student engagement, employability and professional competence.
• An established or developing research profile aligned with the University's Transforming Futures Research Strategy 2020–2030, with the potential to secure external research funding, influence engineering practice and policy, and contribute to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• A PhD in Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainability, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering or a closely related discipline (or close to completion). Applications are also welcomed from candidates with substantial professional or consultancy experience who hold equivalent postgraduate qualifications.
• A recognised higher education teaching qualification, Fellowship of Advance HE, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or membership of an appropriate professional institution would be advantageous.
• Experience of working with industry, government, professional bodies or higher education institutions to develop teaching, research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activities.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, career average pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest standards in professional teaching standards.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community, particularly within engineering, where diversity of thought, perspectives and skills enables us to enthuse and prepare our graduates for future global challenges such as sustainability and digital transformations. For this role, we particularly welcome candidates who identify as female or non-binary, and/or Global Majority candidates, and all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. The School has held an Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015 and continues to seek this charter mark. We are a Disability Confidence employer and welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Associate Professor Samuel Abbey, email: Samuel.abbey@uwe.ac.uk. This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time. UWE Bristol may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.