Lecturer in Built Environment/Quantity Surveying

1 month ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time

The Role

As a Lecturer in Quantity Surveying, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education and contributing to cutting-edge research in the field of quantity surveying and commercial management. Your expertise in pre/post-contract cost management following the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) standards and guidance will be essential in shaping the next generation of Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Contractor Quantity Surveyors (CQS) and advancing our research initiatives.

The Lecturer in Quantity Surveying will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and advancing research in cost planning and commercial management, quantification of construction works (measurement) in line with the RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) other related standards and guidance and using digital tools, contract practice and administration, project finance, project feasibility and risk management.

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of quantity surveying related subjects in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) standards and guidance. They will join our dynamic team, which is part of a department comprising over 30 distinguished academic members of staff. Our department is recognized as a leader among higher education institutions, thanks to our cutting-edge laboratories and state-of-the-art research facilities. This environment offers an exceptional opportunity for career and research development, enabling our staff to excel in both academic and professional pursuits.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £43,187 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

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing Monday 26th August 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact 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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£43,187 to £46,929 per annum



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