Dr. Simon Brennan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Brennan is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over twenty-eight years of extensive experience in private practice focusing on Quantity Surveying and Contract Management. He joined the University of the West of England (UWE) in 2017, where he serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Environment and Technology. His expertise lies in professional practice related to Pre- and Post-Contract Quantity Surveying, as well as construction procurement strategies tailored to individual projects, including compliance with EU procurement regulations. Simon specializes in project tendering, asset management, and design economics, emphasizing the optimization of management strategies for built environment assets. He is proficient in project management methodologies, including PRINCE2, and actively contributes to compliance and change management as a BIM practitioner. His research and academic contributions are available through various publications, reflecting his knowledge and involvement in contemporary quantity surveying practices and educational methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of the West of England

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:50
Prerequisites
GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics 120-136 UCAS Tariff points A-level Mathematics or Physics for Engineering/Architecture
Application Checklist
  • UCAS Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference
  • Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence
Specialization Notes

Standard undergraduate entry for Engineering, Computer Science, and Built Environment departments.