Posted 29 June, 2026
Lecturer in Civil Engineering, 1FTE, Permanent, Contract Type B
University Vacancies Ireland
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 799242954
Applications are invited for an appointment as a full-time, permanent Lecturer in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering at University of Galway.
University of Galway seeks to appoint an outstanding and ambitious individual with established expertise to capitalise upon and strengthen University of Galway's international position in areas including building information modelling, digital and industrialised construction methods, design for manufacture and assembly, geomatics engineering, project management and related areas. This specific role will contribute to the University's leadership in Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management and Infrastructure. It will deliver upon our commitment to ensure our graduates are equipped with the latest innovative technologies in the Civil Engineering sector. The role will also enhance the University's research capacity in the application of these tools to the construction, infrastructure and project management sectors.
The civil engineering and construction sectors are being reshaped by digitisation, modern methods of construction, automation, geomatics, and the increasing availability of infrastructure data. These developments present major opportunities to improve the efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and productivity of how we design, construct, and operate buildings and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will contribute to advancing how these tools and approaches are applied in practice in areas including:
The successful candidate will make significant contributions to teaching, research, student project supervision, and programme administration across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Civil Engineering, Construction Innovation, Project and Construction Management and Engineering Management within the School of Engineering. In recent years, the School of Engineering at University of Galway have developed a suite of postgraduate courses and micro-credentials in civil engineering and construction innovation, equipping learners with key knowledge and skills in civil and environmental engineering, digital adoption, sustainability in the built environment and modern methods of construction.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing research ecosystem. It is expected that the appointee will develop an outstanding research programme, working with colleagues across the School of Engineering, relevant academic disciplines and research institutes. Civil Engineering has active clusters in hydraulics, water and wastewater engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, coastal/offshore engineering, transport and construction. Civil Engineering hosts Construct Innovate, Ireland's national research centre for construction technology and innovation, which collaborates with over 100 construction companies. In May 2026, the school of Engineering, will launch a new Centre for Infrastructure Research - The Ward & Burke Centre for Infrastructure Research and Innovation (CIRI), [ML1] which results from an exciting new industry partnership. The Centre will focus on innovative research into the design, operation and construction of modern infrastructure with a particular emphasis on the use of physics-informed data-driven solutions, automation and climate resilience.
Academic staff from Civil Engineering are active within the Ryan Institute which focuses on sustainability research and innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for major funding awards, for example from the European Research Council (ERC), Research Ireland and Horizon Europe, while building national and international collaborations with academia and industry. The new appointee will be expected to disseminate their work through high quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. The University of Galway has a deep commitment to equal opportunities, and in 2022, the School of Engineering was conferred with the Athena Swan Silver Award, the first time this was awarded to a school of engineering in Ireland. The School of Engineering is deeply committed to making real and lasting changes to career development in supporting and advancing women throughout the pipeline at undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and academic staff levels. More information on School, College and University activities in this domain can be found on www.universityofgalway.ie/womeninengineering/, www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/edi/ and http://www.universityofgalway.ie/genderequality/.
For detailed information on the requirements, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of the Job Description.
The successful candidate shall possess:
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Eoghan Clifford, Head of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Email [email protected] OR Prof. Laoise McNamara, Head of School of Engineering, Email [email protected] [EC2]
Additional information on the School/Discipline/College is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/engineering/ and the Discipline is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/engineering/civil-engineering/.
Salary: €64,903 to €103,538 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)
The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week pro rata.
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 9th July 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
[ML1]Do you need to mention "Ward and Burke"?
[EC2]Update depending on interview panel
Application Instructions
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Apply
University of Galway seeks to appoint an outstanding and ambitious individual with established expertise to capitalise upon and strengthen University of Galway's international position in areas including building information modelling, digital and industrialised construction methods, design for manufacture and assembly, geomatics engineering, project management and related areas. This specific role will contribute to the University's leadership in Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management and Infrastructure. It will deliver upon our commitment to ensure our graduates are equipped with the latest innovative technologies in the Civil Engineering sector. The role will also enhance the University's research capacity in the application of these tools to the construction, infrastructure and project management sectors.
The civil engineering and construction sectors are being reshaped by digitisation, modern methods of construction, automation, geomatics, and the increasing availability of infrastructure data. These developments present major opportunities to improve the efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and productivity of how we design, construct, and operate buildings and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will contribute to advancing how these tools and approaches are applied in practice in areas including:
- Digital and industrialised construction methods (e.g. modern methods of construction, design for manufacture and assembly, modular construction)
- Building and infrastructure and project management information systems (e.g. BIM, digital twins, data platforms)
- Geomatics, monitoring, and data capture from infrastructure assets
- Data-driven and physics-informed approaches to infrastructure design and operation
- Sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure systems
The successful candidate will make significant contributions to teaching, research, student project supervision, and programme administration across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Civil Engineering, Construction Innovation, Project and Construction Management and Engineering Management within the School of Engineering. In recent years, the School of Engineering at University of Galway have developed a suite of postgraduate courses and micro-credentials in civil engineering and construction innovation, equipping learners with key knowledge and skills in civil and environmental engineering, digital adoption, sustainability in the built environment and modern methods of construction.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing research ecosystem. It is expected that the appointee will develop an outstanding research programme, working with colleagues across the School of Engineering, relevant academic disciplines and research institutes. Civil Engineering has active clusters in hydraulics, water and wastewater engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, coastal/offshore engineering, transport and construction. Civil Engineering hosts Construct Innovate, Ireland's national research centre for construction technology and innovation, which collaborates with over 100 construction companies. In May 2026, the school of Engineering, will launch a new Centre for Infrastructure Research - The Ward & Burke Centre for Infrastructure Research and Innovation (CIRI), [ML1] which results from an exciting new industry partnership. The Centre will focus on innovative research into the design, operation and construction of modern infrastructure with a particular emphasis on the use of physics-informed data-driven solutions, automation and climate resilience.
Academic staff from Civil Engineering are active within the Ryan Institute which focuses on sustainability research and innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for major funding awards, for example from the European Research Council (ERC), Research Ireland and Horizon Europe, while building national and international collaborations with academia and industry. The new appointee will be expected to disseminate their work through high quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. The University of Galway has a deep commitment to equal opportunities, and in 2022, the School of Engineering was conferred with the Athena Swan Silver Award, the first time this was awarded to a school of engineering in Ireland. The School of Engineering is deeply committed to making real and lasting changes to career development in supporting and advancing women throughout the pipeline at undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and academic staff levels. More information on School, College and University activities in this domain can be found on www.universityofgalway.ie/womeninengineering/, www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/edi/ and http://www.universityofgalway.ie/genderequality/.
For detailed information on the requirements, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of the Job Description.
The successful candidate shall possess:
- A primary degree and a PhD qualification in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- An ability to teach innovative approaches in areas such as building information modelling, digital and industrialised construction methods, design for manufacture and assembly, geomatics engineering, project management and related areas.
- Evidence of developing new and innovative research programmes, collaboration with established research centres and a clear vision for developing new research activity aligned with digital and industrialised construction and infrastructure innovation.
- An appropriate portfolio of peer-reviewed publications.
- A background in the application of sustainability and resilience thinking as applied to the design, construction and operation of the built environment.
- A history of working with industry, that would enable the delivery of the goals of this post across teaching and research and the broader goals of the School of Engineering.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Eoghan Clifford, Head of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Email [email protected] OR Prof. Laoise McNamara, Head of School of Engineering, Email [email protected] [EC2]
Additional information on the School/Discipline/College is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/engineering/ and the Discipline is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/engineering/civil-engineering/.
Salary: €64,903 to €103,538 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)
The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week pro rata.
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 9th July 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected. Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
[ML1]Do you need to mention "Ward and Burke"?
[EC2]Update depending on interview panel
Application Instructions
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Apply
