Leeds College of Building

Chris Tunningley has been appointed as Leeds College of Building Assistant Principal for Adult Learning and Higher Education.

Tunningley, formerly the Head of University Centre for Architecture, Engineering & Construction at Leeds College of Building, succeeds retiring Assistant Principal Brian Duffy.

He has 33 years of experience in the Building Services Engineering industry and further and higher education sectors, initially qualifying as a gas engineer. After 19 years in engineering, Tunningley transitioned to teaching in 2008 when he became a lecturer in Building Services Engineering & Construction at Leeds College of Building.

Following this, he was appointed Curriculum Manager for Building Services & Civil Engineering, and then Assistant Faculty Director for HE, Construction Design & Management at the College.

Tunningley will oversee adult learning and funding to combat regional skills shortages and plan for future skills needs such as sustainable construction. He will also lead on higher education strategy, which incorporates the new Leeds College of Building University Centre.