Senior Teaching Technician: Geotechnical Engineering

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Job profile for Senior Teaching Technician:
Geotechnical Engineering

Salary Grade F: £34,610 - £38,784 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Permanent - Full time Job Type Technical Job reference R09582 Attachments

Attachments R09582 - Senior Teaching Technician Geotechnical Engineering Job

About this role

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post for Senior Teaching Technician:
Geotechnical Engineering to be part of a team of technicians providing practical teaching and support working within Test Laboratories in the School of Engineering.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape our multidisciplinary Engineering education. The successful candidate will be working alongside the programme team(s) to design and develop curricula and pedagogies that leads to outstanding learning and practice experience contributing to Engineering programmes.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a technical environment, along with the skills and enthusiasm to deliver demonstrations and provide instruction to students.

Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineering Technician who will manage specialist laboratories, operate and maintain equipment, and provide hands‑on training to support practical classes, student projects, and research.

We particularly welcome candidates who can bring not only strong technical expertise but also a passion for supporting and mentoring the next generation of engineers. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.

We particularly welcome candidates to apply who identify as female or non‑binary. The School has held Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015 and has recently had this renewed with a new Action Plan for gender equity in School of Engineering across our staff and student community.

We have a global outlook, through our international and national partnerships and the respective diversity of our staff and students. The School of Engineering is committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all, and we are passionate about creating teams with diversity of thought and lived experience.

The successful applicant will have a degree level qualification in the relevant subject area, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Applications will be considered from wide range of technical, industrial, practical and process experience. Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus‑based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at…