Head of School Engineering and Construction
We are seeking an ambitious, experienced and forward thinking Head of School – Construction, Building Services and Engineering to lead and grow a high profile curriculum area delivering 16–18 Study Programs, Higher Education, and Apprenticeships. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time for the department. We have recently invested significantly in a brand new Clean Energy Centre, equipped with state of the art green technologies, including:
* Solar PV systems
* Infrared heating
* Ground source heat pumps
* Dedicated retrofit training bays
Located close to the Lower Thames Crossing development, the School is ideally positioned to respond to major regional infrastructure projects, skills shortages, and employer demand across construction, engineering, and the green economy.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for Construction, Building Services and Engineering
* Drive high quality teaching, learning and assessment across all provision (16–18, HE and Apprenticeships)
* Lead curriculum development with a strong focus on modern methods of construction (MMC) and sustainability
* Build and sustain strong employer partnerships, ensuring industry relevant delivery, work placements and apprenticeships
* Maximise learner recruitment, retention, achievement and progression
* Manage and develop commercial courses in the clean energy centre
* Manage budgets, staffing, performance and quality improvement within the School
* Actively contribute to college wide strategic priorities and growth plans
About You
* Has proven experience of leading and managing a curriculum area or department
* Brings strong sector knowledge within construction, building services and/or engineering
* Has a clear passion for modern methods of construction, green skills and emerging technologies
* Demonstrates a strong track record of employer engagement and partnership working
* Is confident operating across multiple delivery models, including FE, HE and Apprenticeships
* Is ambitious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
* Lead a flagship Clean Energy Centre with industry standard equipment
* Shape provision aligned to major regional developments and future skills needs
* Be part of a college with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and employer led curriculum
* Have the opportunity to make a real impact on learners, employers and the local economy
Benefits
* Holiday – 35 days holiday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Plus Bank holidays
* College closure days
* Free Parking Permit (subject to obtaining a parking permit)
* Pension – 28.68% college contribution
* Continued Professional Development
* Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only)
* Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more (depending on campus)
We may close this vacancy earlier due to the number of applications we receive.
Latest Application Date: 29-May-2026
Location: Thurrock Campus
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