College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Technical Team Leader

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby Campus 

Salary

£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)

Job grade

ATOS 6

Closing date

Sunday 27 October 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

Reference

0077-24

Job Description and Person Specification

Role Summary

The Technical Instructor will be based within the Civil Engineering department focused on geospatial surveying, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and associated surveying and design software. The post holder will be managing facilities and equipment alongside the delivering of practical sessions and training to staff/students and visitors.

The primary focus will be on surveying including robotic total stations, Global Positioning System (GPS), laser scanners and drones, processing acquired data into industry outputs. A good understanding of all aspects of Civil Engineering is required as the post holder will be working with and supporting other areas of the department including geotechnical, hydraulic, and structural engineering.

Principal Accountabilities

1) Assist with the management and organization of resources and facilities to ensure an effective delivery of services.

2) Deliver formal technical skills instruction sessions on the equipment and relevant health and safety procedures.

3) Creating and updating instruction materials like guides and video’s to assist with module delivery.

4) Maintaining effective liaison with technical and academic colleagues ensuring effective use of technical resources and staff.

5) Manage the health and safety of agreed areas, maintaining risk management, maintenance logs and equipment specific safety systems ensuring the university remains compliant with Health and Safety Regulations and policies.

6) Developing systems to improve the student experience and establish practical skills to meet our industrial alignment.

7) Support off site field trips and surveys including residentials.

8) Driving equipment and persons to sites to support teaching and projects.

9) Supporting independent scholarships and project across the whole subject area.

10) Assisting with the planning and preparations for discipline development and enhancements supporting the forward planning at the university.

11) Assist and support research and knowledge transfer work by supporting research and associated schemes.

12) Manage the finances associated within the associated area and work with budget managers to ensure financial efficiency and accountability.

13) Working with the student employment agency to recruit students on short term contracts to support laboratory facilities and events.

14) Supporting open days and events as agreed with line management.

15) Attending relevant committee meetings as agreed with line management.

16) Participating in the university staff development review process and engaging in continued professional development to ensure a current awareness of relevant technology.

17) Undertaking any other duties as required in agreement with line management.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

·         Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline

Experience

·         Demonstrable experience of providing technical delivery in a related scientific/environmental discipline in a Higher Education (HE) environment

·         Fieldwork experience related to Civil Engineering

·         Experience of delivering technical instruction to students

·         Experience of creating technical materials to support teaching activities

·         Experience on leading and contributing to student’s field work

·         Experience with using UAVs to collect primary data

·         Experience working in water or water sports to support bathymetric surveying

Skills, knowledge & abilities

·         Good working knowledge of survey equipment including total stations, GPR, GPS and laser scanners

·         Good working knowledge of Computer Aided Design packages (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

·         Good working knowledge of surveying software packages (Civil 3D, Recap, Cloud Compare, Pix4D)

·         Knowledge and skills related to Civil Engineering fieldwork

·         Excellent and proven verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively to students and staff

·         Knowledge of using and maintaining equipment used in Civil Engineering

·         Working knowledge of Health and Safety including Manual Handling, COSHH and RA

·         Ability to develop standard operating procedures for specialist/field classes

·         Change oriented approach with a commitment to the University values and behaviours

·         Manage own time/prioritises work of others in the team effectively

Business requirements

·         Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner.

·         Attend field trips/residential or otherwise as agreed with line management

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

·         Professional registration (e.g., Memberships of CICES/ICE/CIHT/IStructE/ Associate fellow of HE)

·         PAT certificate

·         First aid training

·         Health and Safety Qualification or evidence of training

·         Qualification/training related to maintenance of equipment

·         Current D1 driving licence category

·         Working in water qualifications

Experience

·         Significant organisational experience relating to laboratory management and equipment inductions and booking

·         Significant on-site surveying experience utilising a broad range of equipment

·         Experience of working in a laboratory environment

·         Experience of working with health and safety

Skills, knowledge and abilities

·         UAV, Surveying and Software skills

·         Knowledge and skills related to Civil Engineering laboratory work

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

For more information on the benefits of working at the University of Derby go to the Benefit pages of our website.

Our People

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.