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University of the West of England
Lecturer in Building Services and Controls Engineering
Bristol On-site 5-10 yrs exp
Building ServicesControls EngineeringBMS SystemsHVAC Control SystemsLighting Control Systems
Requirements
Candidates should possess a PhD or Master's degree along with substantial practice in UK large-scale construction. Expertise in building services and controls engineering, particularly in BMS, HVAC, and lighting control systems, is essential.
Job Description
About This Role
The School of Architecture and Environment wishes to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer in Building Services and Controls Engineering to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the school. Applicants wishing to consider full-time or part-time role of 0.6 (3 days a week) or higher will be considered.
The principal requirement of the role will be to engage with the design and delivery of teaching activities within the School, primarily in undergraduate and postgraduate architectural programmes relating to architecture, environmental engineering, construction and building technology.
Suitable applicants for this post will be able to demonstrate expertise in the design and construction of large scale construction projects in the UK context, and the related commissioning of building services and controls engineering.
Specialist knowledge in areas such as BMS system, HVAC control systems, lighting control systems and water distribution systems. In addition, experience of problem-based or studio-based teaching is desirable, but are not essential.
About You
You are an experienced professional or academic with a passion for building services and controls engineering. Whether joining us from industry or high-level research, you hold a PhD or a Master’s degree alongside substantial practice in UK large-scale construction.
You possess deep technical knowledge of BMS, HVAC, and lighting control systems, coupled with a commitment to sustainable development. An inspiring communicator, you excel at translating complex engineering and building physics concepts into engaging learning experiences, whether in a lecture hall, lab, or studio.
You are highly organised, collaborative, and ready to contribute to our vibrant research and knowledge-exchange culture. If you don’t already hold an HEA Fellowship or PG Certificate in Higher Education, you are eager to achieve this within your first two years, embodying UWE Bristol’s values of inclusivity and academic excellence.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Patrick O’Flynn on 0117 328 2780 or email: Patrick.O’flynn@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place late August.
This is a full-time, permanent post.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
The School of Architecture and Environment wishes to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer in Building Services and Controls Engineering to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the school. Applicants wishing to consider full-time or part-time role of 0.6 (3 days a week) or higher will be considered.
The principal requirement of the role will be to engage with the design and delivery of teaching activities within the School, primarily in undergraduate and postgraduate architectural programmes relating to architecture, environmental engineering, construction and building technology.
Suitable applicants for this post will be able to demonstrate expertise in the design and construction of large scale construction projects in the UK context, and the related commissioning of building services and controls engineering.
Specialist knowledge in areas such as BMS system, HVAC control systems, lighting control systems and water distribution systems. In addition, experience of problem-based or studio-based teaching is desirable, but are not essential.
About You
You are an experienced professional or academic with a passion for building services and controls engineering. Whether joining us from industry or high-level research, you hold a PhD or a Master’s degree alongside substantial practice in UK large-scale construction.
You possess deep technical knowledge of BMS, HVAC, and lighting control systems, coupled with a commitment to sustainable development. An inspiring communicator, you excel at translating complex engineering and building physics concepts into engaging learning experiences, whether in a lecture hall, lab, or studio.
You are highly organised, collaborative, and ready to contribute to our vibrant research and knowledge-exchange culture. If you don’t already hold an HEA Fellowship or PG Certificate in Higher Education, you are eager to achieve this within your first two years, embodying UWE Bristol’s values of inclusivity and academic excellence.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Patrick O’Flynn on 0117 328 2780 or email: Patrick.O’flynn@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place late August.
This is a full-time, permanent post.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
Education
Postgraduate Degree
Skills
Building ServicesControls EngineeringBMS SystemsHVAC Control SystemsLighting Control SystemsWater Distribution SystemsProblem-Based TeachingStudio-Based TeachingSustainable DevelopmentCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationResearchKnowledge ExchangeTeachingArchitecture