Job Description

Full Time- Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - 44,128 to 55,755
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We are seeking an experienced construction and engineering professional with a strong academic background to lead our postgraduate programmes in Engineering Management and Construction Project Management. Candidates from both academia and industry are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching, ensuring an exceptional student learning experience. They will engage in impactful research and knowledge exchange activities that contribute to advancements in engineering and construction project management.
A key aspect of the role is leading academic accreditation processes with professional bodies in engineering, construction, and project management. Experience in accreditation and professional chartered membership (e.g., ICE, CIOB, APM) is highly desirable.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help build an equitable and thriving academic community.
What we offer:
a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
training & development support opportunities
contributory pension scheme
discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Professor Sabuj Mallik, Head of School of Engineering and the Built Environment at sabuj.mallik@bnu.ac.uk
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 09 November 2025
Interview Date: 21 November 2025 (Face to Face)
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
44,746 - 56,535
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
09/11/2025
Ref No
1743

JOB DESCRIPTION
To be used in alignment with our
Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Engineering and Construction Management
School/Directorate: Engineering and the Built Environment
Grade: H
Location: High Wycombe and travel to other campuses, as required
Responsible to: Head of School or designee
Job Purpose:
Provide academic leadership in engineering and construction management, driving excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.
Deliver outstanding, research-informed teaching and learning experiences, fostering student success and industry readiness while contributing to impactful research and knowledge exchange.
Lead and undertake professional accreditation, curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity, contributing to the wider work of the School or wider University
Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Research and Knowledge Exchange:
Conduct effective research and scholarly activity, generate income and align own research with teaching and learning to generate excelled student outcomes
Collaborate and engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
Engage in effective doctoral supervision and develop early career research
Contribute significantly to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact and student outcomes
Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
Undertake collaborative research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
Significantly contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:
Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery, development, and quality
Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
Contribute to the development and leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
Make significant contribution to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme planning, design, and development including use of innovative digital technology to enhance learning
Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
Regularly engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance and enhances student outcomes
Secure external funding for educational projects
Leadership and Academic Citizenship:
Achieve growth by increasing student recruitment
Significant participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics
Impactful development of others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including impactful participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
Contribute to knowledge and practice through engaging with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality
Lead income generation initiatives
Foster a culture of inclusion, making a significant contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning
Other
Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences)
Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School
Act as a valued commentator or contributor to media
Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
First degree in a relevant field of engineering
A
Doctoral level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience in field
A
Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow by Advance HE or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years
A
Knowledge & Experience
Expert knowledge and research in one or more of the following areas: Engineering Management, Construction Project Management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Cost Estimation and Value Engineering
A/I
Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent student outcomes
A/I
Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship
A/I
Significant contribution to research active communities
A/I
Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience
A/I
Active contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body
A/I
Experience of generating income or securing external project funding
A/I
Experience of doctoral research supervision, personal tutoring, mentoring or supporting continuing professional development
A/I
Skills
Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*
I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
A/I
Highly effective customer service skills
A/I
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
A/I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
A/I
*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview
BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal
Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in
order to improve customer service
Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Skills Required