Construction Programme Lead - Plumbing & Carpentry

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time position

Curriculum development opportunities

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a permanent, full-time Construction Programme Lead to oversee Plumbing and Carpentry programmes at Slough & Langley College. The role combines leadership with practical teaching, splitting time between theory and hands-on sessions to develop learners’ construction skills.

You will manage workshops, ensure health and safety compliance, coordinate staff, and build employer partnerships to support work experience and progression opportunities within the construction

Qualifications

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification is essential.
• Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification is desirable.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of plumbing, heating systems, carpentry and joinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and quality assurance of Construction programmes, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies and industry standards.
• Deliver theoretical and practical teaching across Plumbing and Carpentry.
• Manage and supervise construction workshops, ensuring safety, risk assessments and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Teaching

Program management

Workshop safety

Plumbing & Carpentry expertise

Education

Level 3 Plumbing

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed)

Job description

Construction Programme Lead - Plumbing & Carpentry

Location: Slough & Langley College

Pay: £41,256-£49,315 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Construction Programme Lead to oversee the delivery and quality of Construction programmes at Slough & Langley College. This is a permanent, full-time position combining programme leadership with practical teaching across Plumbing and Carpentry.

The successful candidate will deliver a balanced programme of theoretical and practical learning, split equally between Plumbing and Carpentry, while overseeing workshop operations, maintaining high health and safety standards and supporting students to develop the skills required for employment in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and quality assurance of Construction programmes, ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical teaching across Plumbing and Carpentry, covering domestic plumbing, heating systems, pipework installation, first and second fix carpentry and joinery techniques.
• Manage and supervise construction workshops, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, risk assessments, COSHH procedures and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate teaching staff, manage workshop resources and monitor student progress and achievement.
• Build relationships with employers and industry partners to support work experience, apprenticeships and progression opportunities.

Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification in Plumbing is essential.
• A Level 3 qualification or relevant industry qualification in Carpentry & Joinery is desirable.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of domestic plumbing, heating systems, building services, carpentry and joinery.
• Proven practical industry experience within the plumbing and construction sectors.
• Experience safely operating construction hand tools, power tools and machinery, with a sound understanding of RAMS, COSHH and workshop safety.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or willingness to work towards one.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary of £41,256-£49,315 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to lead Construction programme delivery and contribute to curriculum development.
• The chance to support students in developing practical skills and progressing into construction careers.