Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying

Directorate: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society Grade: Grade 7 – £37,694 – £47,389 / Grade 8 – £47,389 – £58,225 Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University Detailed Description The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying to work at our Edinburgh campus. We are particularly encouraging applications from candidates with a growing international recognition and expertise in any one of the following areas: Quantity Surveying, Measurement and Commercial Management – with expertise in all aspects of pre and post contract activities in the built environment sector Contract Administration, Procurement and Risk Management – the advancement of this sector to face future challenges Carbon Accounting and Circular Economy – embracing sustainability for the Built Environment Digital Transformation of the Built Environment – embedding the 4th Industrial Revolution into teaching and research Applications are encouraged from early career academics who are seeking to establish and grow their reputation and academic career (grade 7) and academics with an established reputation in their field demonstrating an excellent career in research and educational achievements, with a planned trajectory to expand and develop their career to become an established globally recognised academic of the highest standing (grade 8). We are seeking a QS specialist rather than applicants from related but non-QS disciplines. Key Duties and Responsibilities Carry out and publish internationally excellent research in construction and the built environment Win research funding through either the submission of high-quality grant proposals or funding from industry, as part of a research group Undertake knowledge exchange activities to promote and disseminate your research Develop and deliver innovative teaching in Quantity Surveying at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specifically in the areas of measurement and commercial management Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ work and take responsibility for dealing with referred issues regarding students within their own educational programmes Carry out such administrative and recruitment activities as may be required to achieve these aims Education, Qualifications and Experience You will have: Doctoral level education A growing track record of quantity surveying knowledge with the ambition to apply this to research in related fields as demonstrated through professional practice experience and/or publications, citations, external invitations and research funding (grade 7) or a growing track record of research in quantity surveying and related fields as demonstrated through publications, citations, external invitations and research funding (grade 8) The relevant experience to engage and innovate in our quantity surveying degree programmes; and The drive and commitment to contribute to the expansion of our successful programmes Essential Criteria A first or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying PhD in a built environment related discipline Track record of growing research profile with internationally recognised publications Track record of winning research funding, commensurate with previous track record Skills to deliver innovative Quantity Surveying teaching within the discipline as well as effectively supervise MSc students Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills Desirable Criteria Experience of working with industry Track record of delivering innovations in teaching and research Membership of appropriate professional and/or academic societies Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Ability to operate at the cross‑disciplinary boundaries of construction and related fields About Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world‑class teaching and leading‑edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry. Heriot‑Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot‑Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award‑winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/. How to Apply Applications should be made using the Heriot‑Watt University online recruitment system, and should include: Cover letter indicating your interest and suitability for the post Up to date CV An outline of your research and teaching plans List of Publications Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday 4th January 2026. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Omar Laghrouche (o.laghrouche@hw.ac.uk). #J-18808-Ljbffr