Senior Lecturer in Building Information Modelling

Overview

About This Role We are excited to be recruiting for the position of Senior Lecturer in Building Information Modelling [BIM]. Working in the School of Architecture and Environment, and specifically the Digital Construction subject area, this post will focus on teaching and supporting learners on the Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations programme but also on the wider built-environment programmes.

The MSc in Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design Construction and Operations programme covers a lot of ground and prepares students in all aspects of BIM. To do this the programme is split; half theory and half practice, using the latest modelling and management, analysis and visualisation tools. Students learn to understand the complete building lifecycle, exploring innovative sustainable and collaborative practices in building information modelling and management, and examine a range of existing and emerging BIM issues.

Details of the course can be found on BIM at UWE Bristol. This is a full-time fixed term role till 31st August 2027
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We are looking for a well-rounded individual with practice and/or teaching/training in BIM, capable of bringing both industry insight and pedagogical expertise to the role. A successful candidate for the Senior Lecturer position will demonstrate advanced expertise in BIM and hands-on proficiency with key industry tools, including Autodesk Revit, Dynamo, and Rhino. They will be confident in designing and delivering workshops, bootcamps, and practical sessions that introduce learners to emerging digital construction technologies.

The role requires someone who can teach BIM-related content to both small specialist groups and large interdisciplinary cohorts, fostering collaboration, digital literacy, and industry-aligned skills across the built-environment disciplines.

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 our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive. We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Chaitali Basu at  Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th July 2026. This post is not available on a job share basis as fixed term Maternity Cover. Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

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