Lecturer, Facilities Management

About the role

The School of Architecture & the Built Environment is looking for a Lecturer in Facilities Management. The post combines teaching and mentoring of students with curriculum development, consultancy and applied research projects, alongside administrative work linked to teaching and institutional strategy. The appointee must be able to teach diploma and higher-level courses in key areas such as smart facilities management, BIM and energy management.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials and mentor students
• Develop and maintain new or existing teaching curriculum and learning materials for the listed modules
• Apply effective pedagogy to facilitate learning
• Carry out projects or consultancy work with internal and external stakeholders, especially in smart facilities management

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in related Built Environment disciplines
• At least 4 to 8 years of work experience in Facilities Management, preferably in preventive, routine and predictive maintenance of building systems
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of building systems integration, optimisation and digital technologies for facilities management
• Passion for education and strong interest in teaching and mentoring
• Self-driven, independent and ready to work as a team, with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

Required skills

• Competence to teach diploma and higher-level courses in Facilities Management, including Safety Health & Security, Strategic Asset Enhancement, Drawing & Visualization, Data Analytics, Smart Facilities Management, Digital Twin and BIM, MEP maintenance, Energy Management and Audit, Sustainability & Environmental Management, and Procurement & Contract Management
• Added advantage: Registered workplace safety and health officer, Certified Green Mark Professional (GMP) or Certified Fire Safety Manager

What we offer

• A successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance