Salary range£41,833 – £50,359per annum (from 1 September 2025)
We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.
As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.
UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Balloch Campus, a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.
Are you skilled in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management with an experienced background in industry and academic knowledge? Have you the ability to develop your professional knowledge base?
Are you looking for a change in career and a chanceto pass on your knowledge and support the next generation of Construction Engineers and Managers develop?
We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable person, who has the desire to help others develop a passion in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, to join our team at UHI Inverness. You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided,though some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal and strong team working skills. Using an innovative approach, you will deliver curriculum related subjects to a diverse range of students at a variety of levels; in workshops, laboratories, and class, including virtual, environments.
As a professional member of the teaching staff of UHI Inverness, you will be responsible for the preparation of lessons, the teaching of students and the marking and assessment of their work. You will be required to have a flexible approach and be an effective team member, able to develop and deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.
To apply for this vacancy, you must be qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Structural Engineering or equivalent to at least Honours Degree level (or equivalent qualification), have industrial experience and ideally membership of a relevant Professional Body.
Job Purpose:
To support delivery of National Certificate, Higher National Certificate and Graduate Apprentice Degree Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and associated subjects, normally from SCQF levels 5 to 10. The job is varied and can include supporting students in labs, classrooms and remotely.
Key Accountabilities:
* Teaching / Facilitating Learning
* Assessment
* Guidance and Support
* Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
* Quality and Standards
* Professional Practice and Development
Have at least an Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline.
Have relevant industrial experience.
Evidence of CPD.
Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.
Benefits of working for UHI Inverness
12.4 weeks annual leave per year (62 days, pro rata for part-time staff), normally:
October (1 week)
Christmas and New Year (2 weeks)
February (2 days)
Easter (2 weeks)
May Day (1 day)
Summer (6 weeks +4 days)
Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon
Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
Cycle to Work Scheme
£60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
Free Parking
Onsite Gym (free to staff)
Application Closing Date: Sunday 21 st September 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 22 nd September 2025
If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department onrecruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.
Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.
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