Construction Training Lead

Construction Training Lead

Location: We have projects in the East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire & Dumfries and Galloway.

Salary up to £66,600 per year (DOE), plus an excellent benefits package and career progression/development opportunities.

Full Time / Permanent

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Construction Training Lead has a pivotal key role in the SPT business, with responsibility to Develop new and existing members of the Construction team. Working closely with business partners and training provider.

As Construction Training Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage a technical training programme, supporting Line Managers, Functional Managers and Department heads.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps for each role and work collaboratively with Training providers to establish individual PDPs, with a particular focus on technical skills.
• Work with approved training providers to provide management training for Construction Managers / Site Managers and Trainees.
• Prepare and Deliver bespoke Transmission Major Projects training material in line with Business processes and procedures.
• Evaluate and Monitor Transmission Major Project works and report findings via appropriate systems and organisational structure.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and contribute with recommendations to Transmission Major Project Senior Construction management on efficiencies and improvements.
• Develop, deliver, and consistently improve Onboarding material for both new and existing staff within Construction.

• Contribute towards identifying, evaluating, collaborating, and implementing Construction operational improvements and efficiencies within a large Construction team of around 100+ staff.
• Team Growth - Identify skills gap for new recruits and existing staff, to assist with the development and succession planning at all Construction levels. TSM & SS SM CM LCM.
• Create and implement training programmes to support Team growth and succession planning, which also involves implementing Training plans for all Construction staff.
• Lead, Create, share, and deliver SPT Major Projects bespoke Construction training material in line with latest up to date business processes and procedures, thereby contributing to team performance improvements.
• Working remotely in conjunction with the Senior Construction Management team with an extremely high degree of autonomy.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM Duty holder roles:
  Client, Principal Designer, Designer & Principal Contractor.
• Have a good understanding and able to apply HSQE good practice within a construction environment.
• Good knowledge on Contractor management and engagement via delivery of Civil, Buildings, Electrical, and Cable disaggregated models.
• Capable of implementing and monitoring Quality standards on a project and Construction environment.
• Proven ability to interface, influence & collaborate within a multidisciplined team.
• Have a strong Construction background.
• Be able to lead, listen, coach and mentor at all levels within the Construction department.

• Preferred Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
• Strong Construction Background (within Transmission - advantageous)
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methods
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double-match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology…