Job Description
Job Title: Planning, Design and Civils Lecturer - Further Education (Permanent)Location: Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireAbout the Role / Job Summary: A leading further education college in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Planning, Design and Civils Lecturer to shape the next generation of construction and infrastructure professionals. You will join a collaborative construction department that values high-quality teaching, effective use of digital tools, and strong employer engagement to deliver real-world learning. You will plan and deliver engaging, industry-aligned teaching across planning, civil engineering, and the built environment, ensuring learners develop technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors for progression into employment or higher study.Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver lessons, workshops, and project-based learning across planning, design, surveying, and civil engineering aligned to awarding body and apprenticeship standards.
* Develop high-quality learning materials and use digital tools, including VLEs and classroom technologies, to enhance delivery and assessment.
* Set clear targets, track progress, and provide timely feedback to support achievement for all learners.
* Design and facilitate assessment activities, practical assignments, and end-point assessment preparation in line with quality assurance requirements.
* Integrate health, safety, sustainability, and current building regulations throughout the curriculum.
* Embed English, maths, and digital skills within vocational delivery.
* Maintain strong links with employers to inform curriculum, secure work-related projects, and promote positive destinations.
* Contribute to quality improvement, standardization, and internal verification where appropriate.
* Support safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion, liaising with student support services when necessary.
* Participate in curriculum planning, open days, and learner recruitment activities.
Qualifications:
* Level 3 or higher vocational qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, or a closely related discipline.
* A recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE, CertEd, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or willingness to work towards one.
* Assessor and/or Internal Quality Assurer awards (e.g., TAQA/A1/V1) advantageous.
* Strong knowledge of industry standards, building regulations, and health and safety.
* Proficiency with CAD/BIM or similar design and modeling tools preferred.
Education Requirements:
* Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification required.
* Higher-level qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Built Environment preferred.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD within the construction and infrastructure sector.
Experience Requirements:
* Industry experience in planning, civil engineering, construction design, or site engineering.
* Experience delivering training, mentoring, or coaching in workplace or education settings desirable.
* Ability to design and deliver learner-centered sessions for mixed-ability groups.
* Experience of assessment, quality assurance, and working with awarding body standards desirable.
* Confident use of digital learning platforms and classroom technologies.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.