BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
Build your future in construction and develop valuable skills in management, building technology and sustainability, on this CIOB accredited degree.
Dr Surya Ghimire
PhD, FHEA, MSc, MBA, PGCLTHE
Senior Lecturer
Department of Science and Engineering
Room no. HC112
Biography
Surya is an experienced academic and industry practitioner in construction and built environment, and civil and structural engineering, and is a senior lecturer at Southampton Solent University.
Surya holds a PhD in civil and structural engineering, with a focus on fracture mechanics and the failure mechanisms of materials and structures. His academic background also includes a master’s degree in civil engineering, specialising in structural engineering, and an MBA that enhances his management and leadership knowledge and capabilities in both technical and educational settings.
As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK, Surya is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. He has extensive experience in the delivery, assessment, and quality assurance of a range of construction and built environment apprenticeship programmes, including degree apprenticeships in construction site management and quantity surveying, as well as technician-level apprenticeships in site supervision, quantity surveying, and civil engineering.
Surya's technical expertise encompasses construction management, materials science, and structural design, analysis, and modelling, with proficiency in advanced computational tools such as LUSAS, ABAQUS, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). He is also actively engaging in research supervision and material science, contributing to innovative developments in structural performance and sustainable construction.
Surya is passionate about integrating academic research with real-world sustainable construction management practices, civil engineering and structural design. He is committed to preparing the next generation of professionals in the construction and built environment through experiential learning and applied research.
Further information
Prior to his academic career, Surya worked in the construction industry for more than a decade in various roles where he also showed excellent management and leadership skills by taking organisational responsibilities to enhance the better performance and outcomes.
Taught courses
BA (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology
Build your architectural career with a professionally accredited degree that delivers industry specific skills and experience.
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Learn the fundamentals of construction cost management - from estimating project bids, to analysing cashflow and managing contracts - vital skills to start your career as a quantity surveyor.
HNC Construction Management
At Solent, get the essential management skills needed from the ground up, on this CIOB accredited course. You will have a foundation in construction and a desire to advance your career opportunities.
HNC Civil Engineering
Currently employed in the construction industry? If you want to further your career in civil engineering, this practical and flexible course will prepare you for a range of higher technician roles.
HNC Quantity Surveying
If you’re looking to progress your career in quantity surveying, at Solent you can work professional studios and advance your knowledge of the construction industry on this CIOB accredited course.
Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship
Through this apprenticeship you’ll gain understanding of the practicalities of managing elements of construction from pre-construction to handover.
Construction Site Manager Degree Apprenticeship
On this degree apprenticeship you’ll gain in depth understanding of how to effectively manage all elements relating to a construction project, from pre-construction to handover.
Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship
Through this apprenticeship course you’ll gain a detailed understanding of how to manage costs on a construction project. This apprenticeship is focused on meeting the needs of main and sub contractors.
Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship
Through this apprenticeship course you will gain an understanding of the practicalities of civil engineering in different contexts, with a particular focus on digital skills and sustainability.
