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Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies Advert Reference Number: 824 Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Department: School of Engineering & Innovation Salary: £46,735 to £55,755 Closing Date: 11 January 2026 Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (End Date: 3 years from start date) Welsh Language: Not Applicable About the Role The School of Engineering & Innovation within the STEM Faculty at The Open University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in distance teaching and learning and the largest provider of higher education in the UK. The successful candidate will join an energetic and committed team of academics contributing to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate distance-learning curriculum in renewable energy, environmental management, environmental engineering, the latest technologies for measuring environmental impact, systems monitoring, and related areas. Teaching at The Open University is a team-based collaborative process, which fully supports the training and induction of new staff into the teaching process. The teaching component of the Lecturer role primarily involves maintaining and updating existing curriculum and authoring new curriculum for students studying remotely. While there are some online and face-to-face opportunities for student engagement, direct student tuition is usually provided by our team of Associate Lecturers. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute ideas for experiments to use in our OpenEngineering remote-access teaching laboratory, thereby helping with the development of the state of the art facility and maintaining its world leading status. The OpenEngineering Lab is part of our award winning OpenSTEM Labs. Candidates will be research active and have relevant publications in one or more of the following fields: remote sensing of environmental pollution; using technology to track environmental events; using online systems to monitor the environment, which may include the latest in machine learning, to evaluate impact in air, water or on land. If successful, you will be supported to secure external research, enterprise and scholarship funding, and will be expected to undertake research that leads to high ranking peer reviewed journal publications and to contribute to future REF submissions. You will need to be resident in the UK at the time of the appointment and will be based at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes. A hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role if required. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Key Responsibilities For a full list of all the key responsibilities associated to this Lecturer role, please review the Job Description found HERE. Skills and Experience We are expecting candidates to demonstrate all the essential criteria and some of the desirable criteria. Essential: A PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring using technology, new technological approaches to Tracking Environmental Pollution, Environmental Management, using Machine Learning to Monitor the Environment/or Systems, or a closely related discipline. A Masters degree or a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in same areas as listed for PhD or a closely related area. A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population. Demonstrable passion for teaching, whether in distance learning or face to face teaching environments. Ability to develop new distance learning material at all levels in the fields of remote sensing, using technological approaches for monitoring the environment, sustainable technologies and related areas. Demonstrable knowledge of developments within the discipline areas relevant to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange activities. Proven ability to carry out research in the field of remote sensing, and the latest technological approaches to monitoring the environment or similar. A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position. Expertise and knowledge of remote sensing or measuring environmental impacts at distance using technological approaches. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary context for teaching or research, both in person and online. Ability to develop a leadership role in teaching and/or research, commensurate with stage of career. Ability to participate in a research and knowledge exchange programme compatible with the STEM Faculty research strategy and the interests of other research groups in the School and Faculty. Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism. Evidence of ability to plan and organise work to agreed deadlines. A commitment to the aims, ethos and values of the Open University. Desirable: Experience of teaching, training or supervision in a relevant subject area. Experience of supporting adult learners within online and/or distance learning in asynchronous environments. Experience of producing online and/or distance learning materials. Application of new technologies to support distance teaching and learning. Expertise and knowledge of monitoring environmental impacts remotely. The ability to write on issues outside of immediate area of expertise but in a related topic, in an informed and coherent manner. Evidence of applying for external funding, taking into account stage of career. A strong publication record in mid to top ranking peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. Experience of supervising research students and managing research budgets, appropriate to career stage. Higher Education Academy professional accreditation or equivalent qualification. Experience of working with and influencing sectors beyond Higher Education. Experience of creating social media communications and engaging external audiences. Essential Requirements How to apply CV Supporting Statement. You should set out in your supporting statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role as detailed above and in the Full Job Description. Work location A hybrid working pattern could be adopted for this role if required, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it's a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you and the role. Next step in the Recruitment Process If shortlisted, we anticipate interviews taking place onsite in Milton Keynes on 6th March. Prior to this, you will need to complete and present a presentation to the School and the date for this is TBC. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. Contact us If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: . The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.

The Instrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) team is employed to deliver the ground movement monitoring capabilities required to deliver the HS2 construction works efficiently and accurately in accordance with the contract requirements. As part of this team, the role of an Monitoring Surveyor is to implement the I&M Managers and Lead I&M Manager's strategy to establish and maintain the monitoring surveys, as well as deliver timely monitoring data and information and quality assurance as required. Flexible working:We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Role Responsibility Delivery of on-site monitoring survey information, including; Levelling and total station survey observations, establishment of monitoring survey control network observations, As-built monitoring installation, and geospatial monitoring observations in accordance with SCS procedures. Ensure accuracy, repeatability and quality assurance of the monitoring surveys, and that monitoring readings are captured in accordance with the contract requirements, at the required frequency and in a timely manner. Ensure that processed, checked and validated Monitoring data is transmitted and uploaded to SCS I&M Database on time, and that any site factors affecting data quality or anomalous or missing data is reported immediately to the I&M Managers. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partner's Monitoring specification, standards and requirements as related to Instrumentation and Monitoring and ensure compliance. Management and instruction of Assistant Engineering Surveyors, including briefing and guidance. Implement current best practice to ensure that most efficient methods of monitoring surveys are communicated and used throughout SCS. Observing and advising Subcontractors, and liaising with other SCS teams, to enable compliance with SCS monitoring plans and procedures. Implement Contractor's Monitoring Plans that fulfil SCS and HS2 requirements. Provide supervision & guidance to more junior members of the team. Be able to identify & communicate changes to the works to mitigate risks or improve performance for the team. Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and their colleagues. Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies. Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. The Ideal Candidate 5+ years of experience in the field of Monitoring Surveying on similar construction projects Computer competence including experience of specialist survey software packages (Excel, CAD; AutoCAD, Microstation, Specialist Survey Packages.) Extensive awareness of appropriate instruments and associated software for varied platforms; including presentation of I&M data. Understanding of engineering drawings, weekly programmes and relevant QA procedures Relevant CSCS Card and membership of CICES (or working towards) A commitment to punctuality is required to ensure timely delivery of Monitoring Survey task in order not to delay the program. Good communication skills as you will be required to deal with third party stakeholders, members of the public, construction site teams and client representatives. About the Company The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services The Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please see the disability confident commitments: To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have: A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities Demonstrated in your application and pre interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: United Air Power is a well-respected business that has an enviable reputation as a company at the top of its game, and this reputation is cherished above all else. Job Summary United Air Power requires a Service Engineer to join an expanding service team operating out of its Manchester office. The candidate will be responsible for maintenance, breakdowns & commissioning on all makes of compressed air equipment. Responsibilities To attend the customer's site to perform breakdown repairs on all compressed air generating equipment. To attend the customer's site to perform preventative maintenance on all compressed air generating equipment. Maintain verbal and written communications with customers and others as seen necessary in a professional manner Liaise with the technical or office-based personnel to achieve a clear understanding of specific job requirements as necessary Liaise with customers to ensure that any work is done with their approval Operate in accordance with company EHS guidelines Basic Qualifications Proven diagnostic skills on complicated electrical/mechanical systems Extensive product knowledge within the compressed air industry PC literate Full driving license Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Field based role, operating out of our Manchester Office Ability to work alone possessing a balanced judgement Willing to travel at short notice Ability to communicate well and deal with others Must be customer centric What we Offer 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme - additional 5 days annual leave Company Van - with optional personal usage 5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution Westfield Health Cashback Plan Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policies LinkedIn Learning - full free access Special Accommodation If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request. Lean on us to help you make life better We think and act like owners. We are committed to making our customers successful. We are bold in our aspirations while moving forward with humility and integrity. We foster inspired teams. Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.

Field Service Engineer - Air Compressors Location:Shropshire Type:Full-time Permanent Salary:Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and customer service? I am working with an organisation who is looking for a skilledField Service Engineerto join their growing team! The Company Specialist in the supply, installation, and maintenance of compressed air systems for a wide range of industrial clients. With a strong reputation for reliability and technical expertise, they pride themselves on delivering top-tier service and support. Your Role Installing, servicing, and maintaining compressed air systems and associated equipment. Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on-site. Performing routine maintenance and emergency call-outs. Supporting customers with technical advice and ensuring high levels of satisfaction. Completing service reports and maintaining accurate records. Your Background: Proven experience in a similar field service or maintenance role. Strong mechanical and/or electrical background. Knowledge of compressed air systems is highly desirable. Full UK driving licence. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule. Whats on offer Competitive salary based on experience. Ongoing training and development. Supportive team environment. Opportunities for career progression. JBRP1_UKTJ

Service Engineer (Gas Compressor) Birmingham £35,000 to £45,000 + Company Training + Career Progression + Door to Door + Company Vehicle + Overtime Are you a service Engineer with a background in gas compressors or similar looking to join a company which specialises in air & fluid power solutions for companies across the UK such as Bentley, offering door to door payment as well as opportunities for career progression? Do you want to work for a company that offers turnkey solutions for compressed air & fluid power solutions for a range of distinguished companies, that values their employees offering multiple company benefits, such as door-to-door payment, overtime as well as plenty of opportunities for growth and career progression? On offer is the opportunity for a Service Engineer with a background in the gas compression or similar to join a team of dedicated engineers responsible for installation, commissioning and maintenance of air & fluid power solutions for a range of industries across the midlands and UK. In this role, as a Service Engineer you will travel to customer sites across primarily the midlands to service, maintain and repair a wide range of compressed air and fluid power machinery such as air compressors, vacuum pumps and air dryers. This position will also include delivery and collection of various equipment and assist other engineers in workshops and on site. The position also will require you to be on call 1 out of 8 weeks, with additional call out allowance and overtime. This role would suit a Service Engineer with a background in industrial air compressors and associated machinery. Alongside this knowledge in electrical compressor and control systems would be preferential. The position will also require a Full Uk Driving License and basic knowledge of health and safety. The Role: Installation, Maintenance and Service Industrial Air Compressors Field Service Engineer Maintain records, prepare reports and compliance with safety regulations The Person: Service or Maintenance Engineer Background in Industrial Air Compressors Happy covering a Midlands and UK-wide Patch REF: BBBH22741JHA If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ