Lecturer in Built Environment/Quantity Surveying

1 month ago


Kingston upon Thames, 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 successful candidate will contribute to both teaching and research excellence, foster industry partnerships, and mentor students at various academic levels. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of cost planning and commercial management and a strong commitment to work towards qualifying as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. They will be expected to join our dynamic quantity surveying and building surveying team to deliver student-cantered, high-quality teaching and research.

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.

By joining our team, the successful candidate will be part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to delivering student-centred, high-quality teaching and pioneering research. Our facilities provide the resources and support needed to conduct innovative research, foster industry collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of Construction management, Building and Quantity Surveying courses. This role promises significant opportunities for professional growth, collaborative projects, and impactful contributions to the field.

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. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, flight simulators, renewable energy lab, and 3 new labs related to electric, electronic and robotics, as well as an advanced design studio. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.



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