Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them.
Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Technical Tutor Civil Engineering to provide specialist technical expertise, instruction and support across our creative learning environment. Contributing to technical teaching and practical activities across civil engineering and related disciplines, including geotechnics, concrete testing, structural engineering, and hydraulics, you will play a key role in developing students’ technical confidence, competence and independence, developing hands-on technical skills in practical laboratory and workshop settings.
You will design and deliver engaging inductions, demonstrations and practical skills training across undergraduate, postgraduate and other appropriate courses. Working closely with academic colleagues, you will support students throughout their studies, from developing core technical skills through to independent projects, productions and assessments.
The role requires strong practical knowledge of professional civil engineering environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering learner inductions, demonstrations, skills training and health & safety briefings.
- Demonstrating practical skills, tools, equipment and workshop processes.
- Supporting learners in the safe and correct use of tools and workshop equipment.
- Monitoring learner progress and encouraging confidence, independence and good working practices.
- Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment including calibration, installation and maintenance of equipment
Health and safety is central to the role. You will ensure safe working practices, maintain appropriate procedures and compliance records, and supervise students and staff within specialist workshop environments.
Qualifications Required
- QCF level 5 (HND or equivalent) in a discipline related to civil engineering, or considerable previous relevant work experience
- Risk Assessment and COSHH training (or willing to undertake training).
Our Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who combines excellent technical expertise with a passion for teaching and supporting students. You will be collaborative, approachable and proactive, with the ability to translate practical civil engineering skills into accessible and engaging learning experiences. This role would be well suited to someone with a background as a tradesperson, or someone with experience in material testing environments.
Experience of adhering to and monitoring health and safety protocols in a practical environment is also required for this role.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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