Senior Lecturer / Senior Teaching Fellow in Quantity Surveying
1 day ago
Bidston
About LJMU Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines. Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter. About the School of Engineering and Built Environment The School of Engineering and Built Environment is a vibrant and dynamic academic environment that welcomes ambitious and creative thinkers. As a member of our team, you will work alongside high-calibre colleagues to deliver practical, accredited programmes that support student success and professional development. Our school boasts an impressive research portfolio, strong industry partnerships, and state-of-the-art facilities, offering academics the opportunity to pursue impactful research and applied projects. We also support a thriving community of postgraduate research students, working across a wide range of subjects closely aligned with the expertise of our academic staff. In addition to our home programmes, the school collaborates with international partners in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Qatar, and Singapore. These collaborations provide opportunities for academic engagement on a global scale and contribute to the internationalisation of our programmes. With exceptional employability outcomes for our undergraduate and postgraduate students and a strong global presence, our school offers academics the chance to shape the next generation of professionals while contributing to research and teaching that is recognised internationally. What we're looking for We are seeking to appoint one academic colleague in Quantity Surveying, with the appointment made at either Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow level depending on the experience and profile of the successful candidate. The post sits within the School of Engineering and Built Environment and will play a key role in delivering high-quality, professionally informed education across our Quantity Surveying programmes. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching in core QS areas such as measurement, cost planning, procurement and contract administration, ensuring that learning is relevant, engaging and aligned with contemporary industry practice. We are looking for someone who brings strong technical understanding, a commitment to student-centred learning and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive team. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to wider School initiatives including programme enhancement, accreditation activity, industry engagement and the integration of digital and emerging practices into the curriculum. Applicants must hold an honours or postgraduate degree specifically in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. A PhD or equivalent qualification is desirable, or substantial professional/industry experience at an appropriate level. We are seeking a QS specialist rather than applicants from related but non-QS disciplines. Professional body membership (RICS or CIOB) or clear eligibility is also expected. What we offer This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes. As well as outstanding development support, we also offer: • Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave, • Excellent pension scheme, • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, • Family friendly policies If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For informal enquiries, you may contact . We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups, and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. xrnqpay Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.