Job Description

Salary

Grade G/H: 38,784 - 58,225

Contractual hours

0.6

Basis

Part time

Region

Permanent - Part time

Job Type

Academic

Job reference

R08719



We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as

Lecturer in Digital Construction Management (Part Time FTE 0.6)

to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the School of Architecture and Environment.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape multidisciplinary built-environment programmes in Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering cutting-edge modules on these programmes, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives.

Extensive knowledge/experience in such areas as cost estimating, procurement, measurement, tender preparation/analysis, NEC contracts, strategic business management, sustainability and construction technology will be highly valued. If you have a research-driven mindset, you'll find opportunities to explore your interests--particularly in digitisation of construction.

This position is ideally suited to professionals who are looking for a flexible academic role alongside consultancy or part-time industry commitments. Prior teaching experience is desirable but not essential.

Join us and play a pivotal role in inspiring future generation of built environment professionals and forging strong partnerships with industry leaders.

About you

We require candidates that have a diverse skill set and can guide students through the core concepts of the progressive digitisation of the industry, specifically, with in-depth knowledge of academic theory and/or practice in at least one of the following disciplines: Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management and Construction Law

Candidates with an academic background should be qualified to doctorate level (or near completion) in a subject relevant to this post. However, if from a professional practice/industry background, a qualification equivalent to a master's degree (Fellow) in a subject relevant to this post, along with professional/industry experience. Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous academic/professional growth in relevant subject areas.

Where is this role based?

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.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as 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 professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Dr. Chaitali Basu, Associate Director: Digital Construction on +44 117 328 1393 or email: chaitali.basu@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus in November 2025.

This is a permanent post and is part-time working on a 0.6 FTE contract

This post is not available on a job share basis.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based, with the opportunity to work from home as appropriate.

This post may require standard DBS clearance.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

Advice to applicants

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the , and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.