Technician / Demonstrator - Built Environment

We are seeking a Technician / Demonstrator in Built Environment to join the School of Engineering and Built Environment. This role will support teaching, research, and student learning across a range of built environment disciplines, with particular focus on civil engineering materials and soils laboratories, whilst also supporting geospatial/land surveying practical classes.

Working closely with academic staff and students, you will play an important role in supporting practical teaching sessions, laboratory activities, and student projects. You will help ensure specialist facilities are well maintained, safe to use, and effectively support the delivery of teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing laboratories, workshops, and specialist spaces for teaching and demonstrations.
• Supporting staff and students in the use of civil engineering and surveying equipment.
• Demonstrating safe working practices and delivering health and safety inductions.
• Maintaining equipment, materials, and laboratory facilities to a high technical and safety standard.
• Supporting laboratory scheduling, stock control, and equipment maintenance.
• Assisting with school and university events such as open days and outreach activities.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related Built Environment discipline. Experience operating and maintaining laboratory or technical equipment, particularly within areas such as materials and geotechnical testing or land surveying, would be advantageous. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students while managing your own workload effectively. A commitment to maintaining safe working practices and delivering high-quality technical support is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive technical team and contribute to high-quality practical learning within the built environment disciplines.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licenced sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.