Construction & Built Environment Technician/Facilitator

London South East Colleges Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is seeking an experienced construction professional to join our team and help develop the workforce of the future. You will support apprentices, prep workshops and provide hands-on technical guidance across carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing and related trades.

You will bring on-site trade experience, a Level 3 qualification, and a collaborative approach to working with lecturers and the apprenticeship team to deliver high-quality practical education in a safe

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant construction discipline.
• Practical, on-site experience in your trade.
• Experience from industry or education setting is beneficial.
• Broad knowledge of construction or engineering topics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain workshops, equipment and practical resources.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to apprentices across carpentry, property maintenance, bricklaying and plumbing.
• Demonstrate materials, techniques and processes; support projects and assessments.
• Help create engaging learning experiences and ensure apprentices work safely.

Skills

Construction trade experience

On-site experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in construction

Tools

Risk assessments

Job description

The Role

Bring your construction experience into education and help develop the workforce of the future.

Are you an experienced construction professional who enjoys sharing practical knowledge and helping others succeed? This is an opportunity to use your trade expertise in a rewarding education environment, supporting apprentices as they develop the skills, confidence and safe working practices needed for their future careers.

Working alongside lecturers, skills coaches and the wider apprenticeship team, you will help prepare and maintain workshops, equipment and practical resources. You will also provide hands‑on technical guidance to apprentices across programmes including carpentry, property maintenance, bricklaying and plumbing.

This is more than a workshop support role. You will demonstrate materials, techniques and processes, support practical projects and assessments, and help create engaging learning experiences in which apprentices can produce work to a high standard and work safely.

You will hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant construction discipline and have practical, on‑site experience in your trade. You will also bring experience from a relevant industry or education setting, together with a broad working knowledge of construction or engineering topics.

You will be organised and methodical, able to prepare resources in advance of practical sessions and confident working safely within established procedures and risk assessments. Strong communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of people are essential.

Experience of developing a positive rapport with students, contributing to risk assessments, first‑aid duties, and using online ordering or stock‑control systems would be advantageous. You should also be willing to undertake training and maintain your professional knowledge through regular trade‑related development.

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London's largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined‑up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.