Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

As a Lecturer in Quantity Surveying, you will be integral to delivering high-quality education & driving forward research in quantity surveying and commercial management. Your expertise in pre/post-contract cost management, aligned with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) standards, will be crucial in educating future Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Contractor Quantity Surveyors (CQS), as well as advancing our research endeavours.

You will be responsible for teaching cost planning, commercial management, and the quantification of construction works in accordance with the RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) and other relevant standards. Your role will also involve utilizing digital tools, overseeing contract practice & administration, and covering project finance, feasibility, and risk management.

The successful candidate will contribute to both academic teaching and research, fostering industry partnerships, & mentoring students. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of cost planning and commercial management, with a strong commitment to working towards RICS chartership. They will join a dynamic team within our department, known for its excellence in education and research.

The Person

We seek a candidate with extensive knowledge of quantity surveying in line with RICS standards. You will join a department with over 30 esteemed academics, recognized as a leader in higher education due to its cutting-edge labs and research facilities. This role offers a significant opportunity for career & research development, providing a platform to excel academically and professionally.

The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to student-centred teaching and pioneering research. With access to exceptional facilities, you will have the resources to conduct innovative research, collaborate with industry, & advance the fields of Construction Management, Building, and Quantity Surveying. This position promises considerable opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to the discipline. An experience working with Degree Apprenticeships, whether in industry or academia, is desirable along with a proven track record in teaching.

Essential Criteria (Qualifications)

- Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent

- Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards

- PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe

- Subject specific qualifications / knowledge

- Membership of a related professional body, e.g. CIOB and RICS

About the University:

Kingston University is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE) is among the most diverse in the UK, offering a wide range of subjects that encourage cross-discipline innovation. Our lecturers are experts, deeply engaged in research, which they bring into their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialized labs, a public outreach centre, a virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, flight simulators, a renewable energy lab, and new labs dedicated to electric, electronic, and robotics, along with an advanced design studio. This combination creates an ideal environment for practical learning for future scientists & engineers, and an exciting atmosphere for academic professionals.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £44,404 per annum.

As part of your application, please include the following:

- A covering letter

- Up to date CV

- Statements of teaching philosophy and research interests

In person interviews are expected to take place in mid-September.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Konstantinos Poutos, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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