Head of Construction and Engineering

South Essex Colleges Group • Full-time • Thurrock • £49,000 - £54,000 / year • 8h ago

Head of School. Engineering and Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, experienced and forward‑thinking Head of School – Construction, Building Services and Engineering to lead and grow a high‑profile curriculum area delivering 16–18 Study Programs, Higher Education, and Apprenticeships.

This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time for the department. We have recently invested significantly in a brand‑new Clean Energy Centre, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art green technologies, including:

Solar PV systems
Infrared heating
Ground source heat pumps
Dedicated retrofit training bays

Located close to the Lower Thames Crossing development, the School is ideally positioned to respond to major regional infrastructure projects, skills shortages, and employer demand across construction, engineering, and the green economy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Construction, Building Services and Engineering
Drive high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across all provision (16–18, HE and Apprenticeships)
Lead curriculum development with a strong focus on modern methods of construction (MMC) and sustainability
Build and sustain strong employer partnerships, ensuring industry‑relevant delivery, work placements and apprenticeships
Maximise learner recruitment, retention, achievement and progression
Manage and develop commercial courses in the clean energy center
Manage budgets, staffing, performance and quality improvement within the School
Actively contribute to college‑wide strategic priorities and growth plans

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has proven experience of leading and managing a curriculum area or department
Brings strong sector knowledge within construction, building services and/or engineering
Has a clear passion for modern methods of construction, green skills and emerging technologies
Demonstrates a strong track record of employer engagement and partnership working
Is confident operating across multiple delivery models, including FE, HE and Apprenticeships
Is ambitious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

Lead a flagship Clean Energy Centre with industry‑standard equipment
Shape provision aligned to major regional developments and future skills needs
Be part of a college with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and employer‑led curriculum
Have the opportunity to make a real impact on learners, employers and the local economy

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