Lecturer in Financing Net Zero and Healthy Buildings(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About Us

The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is part of UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment, The Bartlett — a world-leading centre for education and research in sustainability, design, and policy.

BSEER brings together four internationally recognised institutes, combining expertise in environmental design, energy systems, and sustainable resources. Through teaching, research, and collaboration, we work to address the most pressing global challenges facing the built environment.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) in Financing Net Zero and Healthy Buildings to join the Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering and the Energy Institute.

This post plays a key role in advancing teaching in sustainable finance, healthy building design, and the transition to net-zero carbon within the built environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences that prepare students to address the complex financial, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable building design and operation.

This permanent position is available to start from 1 November 2025, subject to recruitment timelines.

Enquiries:

UCL welcomes applications from international candidates and is licensed to sponsor individuals who require a UK visa, subject to eligibility under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.

About You

You are an educator and researcher with strong expertise in finance, ideally applied to sustainability, energy, or the built environment. You are passionate about teaching and committed to equipping the next generation of professionals to deliver a sustainable, net-zero future.

Your work demonstrates an ability to integrate financial theory with real-world applications in areas such as building design, retrofit, and development. You bring an understanding of economic instruments, funding mechanisms, and investment strategies that enable the transition to low-carbon and healthy buildings.

Key Attributes and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inclusive, engaging, and research-informed teaching in sustainable finance and healthy building design.
• Teach students to evaluate the financial and health impacts of building design decisions, using cost-benefit and health economics approaches.
• Integrate big data analysis and evidence-based evaluation to link building performance with well-being outcomes and broader societal benefits.
• Develop new modules focused on financing and policy instruments that drive the net-zero transition.
• Contribute to programmes such as the BSc/MEng Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources, and support interdisciplinary teaching across BSEER.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to enhance the curriculum and contribute to wider departmental initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant discipline, such as finance, economics, sustainability, energy systems, or the built environment.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting a diverse student body.
• Willingness to engage with interdisciplinary research and collaborate with partners across academia, industry, and policy.

What We Offer

In addition to a dynamic academic environment and the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable finance education, UCL offers an excellent benefits package:

• 41 days of annual leave (27 days leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ leave purchase scheme
• Defined Benefit CARE Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
• Immigration loan and relocation support (for eligible roles)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• On-site nursery and gym facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Discounted medical insurance
• UCL Reward and Benefits

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, UCL values diversity as a source of creativity and innovation. We are committed to building a fair, inclusive, and supportive community where everyone feels they belong.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants, LGBTQI+ people, and women at senior academic grades.

The Bartlett School holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising its commitment to advancing gender equality.