Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,389 to £58,225 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Oxford Brookes University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 192545 |
Summary
Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at grade 10/11, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Situated in the heart of Oxford, this post is based in the School of the Built Environment, a lively and multidisciplinary environment with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching underpinned by world-class research and strong industry links in the professional fields of construction, real estate, planning and urban design.
We are looking for candidates who can offer a strong academic or working knowledge of the construction industry, allowing our students to learn from academic/industry experts.
You will be responsible for:
- teaching on construction programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
pursuing research and knowledge transfer activities
- seeking external funding for research and knowledge transfer
supervising higher degree students
- leading programmes and curriculum development
- leading the development of new educational initiatives
You should have:
- a good first degree and/or post-graduate degree in a construction related discipline
- substantive industry or teaching experience in construction project management or related areas
- the potential to develop and sustain externally funded research and knowledge transfer work
- the potential or track record of publishing in high quality refereed journals
- the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
- the ability to develop and lead new programmes
- the ability to build collaborative internal and external relationships
- experience of successfully working as part of a multi-professional team
* Please note training in teaching methods is provided for those without relevant experience
Benefits
Our employees' well-being, physical, mental and financial, is incredibly important to us. This is why we offer our employees a varied and comprehensive benefits package.
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 35 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).
In addition, all employees have access to:
Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities and access to a variety of other university facilities including NHS Dentist, Brookes on-site Nursery
Discounted travel options (Discounted bus travel in and around Oxford, Park & ride scheme, Interest-free loans for travel tickets and cycle to work scheme)
TOTUM card discount scheme
Relocation scheme - £5000 for candidates moving more than 30 miles on a permanent basis
Training and development opportunities
Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instill a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at grade 10/11, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Situated in the heart of Oxford, this post is based in the School of the Built Environment, a lively and multidisciplinary environment with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching underpinned by world-class research and strong industry links in the professional fields of construction, real estate, planning and urban design.
We are looking for candidates who can offer a strong academic or working knowledge of the construction industry, allowing our students to learn from academic/industry experts.
You will be responsible for:
- teaching on construction programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
pursuing research and knowledge transfer activities
- seeking external funding for research and knowledge transfer
supervising higher degree students
- leading programmes and curriculum development
- leading the development of new educational initiatives
You should have:
- a good first degree and/or post-graduate degree in a construction related discipline
- substantive industry or teaching experience in construction project management or related areas
- the potential to develop and sustain externally funded research and knowledge transfer work
- the potential or track record of publishing in high quality refereed journals
- the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
- the ability to develop and lead new programmes
- the ability to build collaborative internal and external relationships
- experience of successfully working as part of a multi-professional team
* Please note training in teaching methods is provided for those without relevant experience
Benefits
Our employees' well-being, physical, mental and financial, is incredibly important to us. This is why we offer our employees a varied and comprehensive benefits package.
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 35 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).
In addition, all employees have access to:
Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities and access to a variety of other university facilities including NHS Dentist, Brookes on-site Nursery
Discounted travel options (Discounted bus travel in and around Oxford, Park & ride scheme, Interest-free loans for travel tickets and cycle to work scheme)
TOTUM card discount scheme
Relocation scheme - £5000 for candidates moving more than 30 miles on a permanent basis
Training and development opportunities
Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instill a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
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About Disability Confident
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