Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

• A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

School of Computing and Engineering

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering to support teaching, curriculum delivery, and student supervision across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Civil Engineering courses. This permanent position covers key subject areas including land surveying, construction materials, group design projects, and elements of highway and transport engineering.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching across a range of civil engineering modules, which might include a range of specialities.
• Contribute to course design, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake and publish research or applied projects that strengthen the School's research profile.
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to colleagues and students.
• Engage with industry and professional bodies to enhance employability, research, and knowledge exchange.

The role is based within a collaborative academic team, and you will play a key part in maintaining a high-quality, professionally focused student experience.

The Person

You will have:

• A PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, and/or significant industry experience.
• Practical expertise in land surveying would be preferred, with proficiency in relevant tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GNSS, GIS).
• Teaching or training experience in higher education or industry.
• A strong grasp of UK construction standards and current engineering practices.
• The ability to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of student projects.

You will be a team-oriented individual with strong communication skills, a commitment to student support, and the ability to deliver high-quality applied teaching within a professionally aligned academic environment.

How to Apply

Please email if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 15 December 2025.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof. Ali Bahadori-Jahromi (Head of Subject) Ali.Bahadori-

Additional Information

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We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found

Department

School of Computing & Engineering

Location

St Mary's Road

Salary

£54,454 to £60,734 per annum

Release Date

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Closing Date

Sunday 23 November 2025

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

COMP0086