Construction Training Lead

Overview

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM Duty holder roles:
  Client, Principal Designer, Designer & Principal Contractor.
• 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 multi-disciplined team.
• Have a strong Construction background.
• Be able to lead, listen, coach and mentor at all levels within the Construction department.

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase – extra annual leave.
• Share Schemes.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, operates over 4000km of cables and lines in Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and the North West of England. We are invested in our transmission network to support renewable energy growth and are committed to inclusion, diversity, and social purpose.

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