Technician: Civil Engineering

Title: Technician: Civil Engineering

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, set up, and maintain laboratory equipment and materials for teaching and research activities.

2. Assist academic staff and students in conducting laboratory experiments related to civil engineering, including but not limited to materials, structural, and geotechnical, and environmental engineering testing.

3. Ensure that laboratory spaces are safe, clean, and well-organized. Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies and materials as needed.

4. Provide technical support and guidance to undergraduate students during practical sessions.

5. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a specific laboratory/workshop environment as deemed appropriate by line manager. 

6. Provide practical support for Undergraduate students and research project activities including manufacture of customised devices to drawings.

7. Manufacture customised devices e.g., mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electro-mechanical apparatus.

8. Oversee the work of and delegate tasks to other technicians as deemed appropriate by line manager.

9. Consult with academic staff in the preparation of work activities for teaching. Ensure equipment is available and functional to enable the workshop and laboratories run successfully.

10. Ensure Health and safety regulations are adhered to and advise users accordingly. Responsible for safe operation of all workshop machinery within the bounds of university and HSE regulations. Ensure all health and safety aspects are addressed within workshop area. e.g., prepare and produce Risk Assessments, COSHH, safety training, maintaining safety records, machine maintenance and repair.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Educated to at least Higher National Certificate (HNC) level in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent industry training and experience

You’ll be rewarded with:

- Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.

- Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.

- Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

- Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.

- Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.