Technical Specialist (CHR)

About the role

Based in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, the Technical Specialist in Construction Material Science will provide expert technical guidance and support to facilitate research and teaching activities on materials science for construction materials, including adoption of existing guidelines and testing methodologies for studying a range of cementitious materials (Portland and non-Portland cements), as well as materials characterisation techniques and approaches to evaluate cement’s properties. 

This includes advising on the suitability of, and assisting with, the development of experimental protocols and procedures considering teaching and research needs. The post holder will also provide technical support for experimental equipment usage and maintenance, as well as supporting safe material procurement, handling, storage and disposal. 

You will take a proactive role in ensuring high standards are maintained in the management of health, safety and compliance throughout the department. This will include process improvement and the promotion of best practice in laboratory spaces in line with environmental legislation, the University’s Climate Action Framework and other related initiatives.

About you 

You will have a passion for helping others, for working in a higher education environment, and supporting ground-breaking research. You will assist in the smooth and efficient running of teaching and research laboratories, with a strong focus on the promotion of, and compliance with, health and safety. 

This is a student-facing role, so the post-holder needs to be confident working and communicating with a diverse student (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) population. You will be instructing and supervising students in the safe operation of laboratory equipment during both timetabled sessions and while conducting research projects.

Further Information

If you’ve previously applied for the same role within the last six months and were not successful, please be aware that your new application may not be considered. This is because we aim to give fair opportunities to all applicants and avoid repeated assessments of similar applications.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Rebecca Sie (Technical Manager) on [email protected]

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 25 Jan 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694