Project Controls Lecturer

Location: Wimbledon, SW London – Hybrid (Flexible working / 80% remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced project controls professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge? Do you thrive on engaging and inspiring learners to excel in engineering, construction, and related sectors? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re seeking a dynamic Project Controls Lecturer to deliver industry-relevant teaching and assessment at a college in Wimbledon. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of project controls specialists, combining your practical expertise with innovative teaching methods delivered through a blended approach, including face-to-face sessions and digital learning.

This role offers a unique chance to influence learners’ careers, build strong industry links, and contribute to curriculum development for a cutting-edge programme that prepares students for real-world project challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lectures, workshops, and practical sessions covering cost, schedule, risk, earned value, change control, and more.
• Developing and updating teaching resources aligned with recognised standards (e.g., APM, PMI, PRINCE2).
• Using blended and hybrid delivery techniques, incorporating digital tools and VLEs (like Moodle or Canvas).
• Designing assessments, providing constructive feedback, and supervising learner projects.
• Building relationships with industry partners and arranging guest lectures, live case studies, and employer projects to enhance industry relevance.
• Supporting learners’ academic and personal development through tutoring and mentoring.
• Maintaining accurate records for quality assurance, contributing to curriculum review, and supporting outreach activities.

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of a Level 7 (Masters) degree or equivalent in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Proven industry experience within project controls (schedule planning, cost, risk, EVM, etc.), ideally in a leadership or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of project control tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI).
• Experience teaching or training in FE/HE settings or professional development programmes.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed) is desirable, or willingness to achieve one.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate diverse learners.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, continuous improvement, and safeguarding.

Desirable extras:

• Experience designing blended learning and using learning analytics.
• Industry links with employers and professional bodies.
• Contribution to research, publications, or knowledge transfer in project controls.

What we offer:

• Extensive professional development and support.
• Flexible working with a hybrid model: approximately 20% on-site.
• A collaborative, learner-focused environment.
• Membership of a pension scheme, wellbeing support, and other benefits.

If you are ready to make a real impact by passing on your expertise and shaping future project controls professionals, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.