Lecturer in Electrical Installation - NES Job Aberdeen area,Aberdeen City Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

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Lecturer in Electrical Installation (L578)

Full Time/Permanent/Altens Campus

Salary: £43,402.00 - £52,247.00 per annum

The North East Scotland College (NESCOL) is one of Scotland's leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education and we are looking for an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join our team to support the teaching of its practical level courses. In addition to delivering practical courses you will be required to deliver a number of theory based units to a diverse range of learners.

The campus is well resourced to deliver a first-class learning experience with a well-balanced mix of general and computer based classrooms, laboratories and training workshops.

As a lecturer you will contribute to shaping the future of engineering including renewable energy engineering. Within your specialism, you will be responsible for the preparation of materials and assessments, supervising student work and contributing to the development of electrical based programmes.

Candidates should as a minimum have successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship and hold an approved rated grading card or equivalent, with an Electrical HNC preferred but not essential. Industry experience is a strong advantage, and previous teaching experience is desirable as is an ability to teach across broader engineering disciplines. In addition, you should be a well-motivated individual with good communication skills who is able to supports colleagues and work effectively with a team.

A strong learner-focus and an awareness of the engineering requirements of industry are essential.

Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain Teaching Qualification in Further Education once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be 18th October 2026.

Person Specification

(criteria marked
* are desirable, all others are essential)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Engineering Systems

Good communication skills

Good presentation skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials

* Knowledge and/or experience of the use of online learning materials

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

* Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level
7) or relevant professional qualification in Electrical Installation Engineering

Up to date experience in Electrical Installation Engineering

* Teaching or training experience

* Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)

* Assessment experience

* Assessment qualification

* ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

* GTCS registration

Approved Electrician

Installation of general containment systems

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Effective team player who actively supports others

Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues

Prioritises work effectively

Meets deadlines

Personally well-organised

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities

Own practice reflects good health and safety practice

Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)

Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Driving Licence

* Willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.