Lecturer – Construction Technology

Lecturer – Construction Technology (Industry-experienced Civil Engineer Preferred)

1 FTE – Permanent (part‑time applications will also be considered)

Salary range: £41,833 – £50,359 per annum

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever‑evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job‑ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Balloch Campus, a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

Are you skilled in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with an experienced background in industry and academic knowledge? Have you the ability to develop your professional knowledge base?

Are you looking for a change in career and a chance to pass on your knowledge and support the next generation of Civil Engineers and Managers develop?

We are seeking a self‑motivated, reliable person, who has the desire to help others develop a passion in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, to join our team at UHI Inverness. You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, though some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal and strong team‑working skills. Using an innovative approach, you will deliver curriculum related subjects to a diverse range of students at a variety of levels; in workshops, laboratories, and class, including virtual environments.

As a professional member of the teaching staff of UHI Inverness, you will be responsible for the preparation of lessons, the teaching of students and the marking and assessment of their work. You will be required to have a flexible approach and be an effective team member, able to develop and deliver a high‑quality curriculum and educational experience.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Structural Engineering or equivalent to at least Honours Degree level (or equivalent qualification), have industrial experience and ideally be a member of a civil engineering professional body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Institute of Highway Engineers).

Job Purpose

To support delivery of National Certificate, Higher National Certificate and Graduate Apprentice Degree Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and associated subjects, normally from SCQF levels 5 to 10. The role is based at UHI Inverness Campus, and teaching is delivered through a blended approach, with the majority of sessions taking place face‑to‑face in classrooms, labs, and workshops.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

Essential Criteria

A minimum of an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Relevant and demonstrable industry experience in civil engineering or construction management.

Evidence of CPD.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 8th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic @uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.