Lecturer in Quantity Surveying (FTC for 2 years)

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment delivers a diverse range of programmes at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level and undertakes research that is rated in the top 20 for the UK in the Built Environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic and inspirational individuals to sustain the growth of the Department of Construction & Surveying. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and enthusiasm to deliver innovations in learning and teaching and to develop research and knowledge exchange opportunities. We seek both practitioners and academics with a good working knowledge related to our accrediting Professional Bodies. Areas of desirable expertise include but are not limited to: Measurement, Economics, Commercial Management, Construction Contracts, Estimating and Digital Measurement. This role will allow you to explore novel and emerging areas of construction and deliver excellent quality teaching.

We welcome enthusiastic individuals who may be new to academia, but passionate about quantity surveying and eager to pass knowledge on to the next generation. If you have excelled in industry or have recently completed your education and would like to progress to that next step in your development within an academic environment, then this role is for you.

We are committed to developing excellence and will provide support and training for you to develop your academic career including membership of the HEA. Whether you are looking for your first academic position or ready to take the next step in your career we are keen to hear from you.

 

The successful candidate will have a relevant Honours degree or equivalent. In addition, a PhD in a related area and/or equivalent significant industrial experience along with membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.  The role holder will have substantial expertise in professional practice evidencing the skill set required in quantity surveying, as well as having experience of using relevant digital costing software.  The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen and engage, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences along with the ability to contribute to the strategic development of the department.  It is essential that the successful candidate has evidence of continuous development within their own field.

Further details on these posts are available by contacting Dr Nigel Craig, Head of Department, Construction and Surveying at ncr@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).