About this role
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 the 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 contribute to teaching 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 and 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 and Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Infrastructure Asset Management, Smart Infrastructure, Climate Resilience, Artificial Intelligence for Infrastructure, or other closely related disciplines.
You will be joining a growing and ambitious School that places significant value on integrating research, industry engagement and professional practice into teaching and learning. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative curricula across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including our expanding portfolio in Sustainable Technology and Engineering Management, embedding sustainability, digital engineering, systems thinking and artificial intelligence to enhance student engagement, employability and professional competence.
We particularly welcome candidates who combine academic excellence with professional experience in design of engineering infrastructural systems and sustainability, digital modelling of infrastructure, low-carbon technologies engineering management and delivery of resilient infrastructure systems. Experience of collaborating with industry, government, local authorities or professional institutions to address infrastructure challenges and support the transition towards a sustainable, net-zero future would be highly valued.
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.
About you
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.
You will possess 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. You will have experience of embedding sustainability principles, including circular economy and whole-life thinking, within engineering education, research and professional practice.
You will demonstrate 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. You will have 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).
You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainability, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering or a closely related discipline. 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.
You will have experience of working with industry, government, professional bodies or higher education institutions to develop teaching, research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activities. Above all, you will be passionate about inspiring future engineers, advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions and contributing to UWE Bristol's reputation for excellence in education, research and societal impact.
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 standards in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community, particularly within a field like Engineering where diversity of thought, perspectives, and skills, enable us to enthuse and prepare our graduates for the future global challenges such as sustainability and digital transformations.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, and 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.
For this role as Senior Lecturer in Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainability, we particularly welcome candidates to apply who identify as female or nonbinary, and/or Global Majority candidates, and all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. Our School has held Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015 and we continue to seek this charter mark. We, in Engineering, have a global outlook, through our International and National partnerships and the respective diversity of our staff and students.
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 Associate Professor Samuel Abbey, email: [email protected]
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 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 some opportunity for remote/home working.
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 to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
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 Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
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