Construction Programme Manager (Plumbing & Carpentry

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Construction Programme Manager for Plumbing and Carpentry to lead delivery and quality assurance of college programmes. The role combines industry practice with classroom teaching, splitting time between plumbing theory and practical carpentry, while coordinating teaching staff and workshop resources.

You will monitor learner progress, support qualifications, oversee workshops, maintain safety standards, and work towards a teaching

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Plumbing is essential.
• Strong practical experience in plumbing and construction.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and QA of construction programmes, ensuring they meet awarding body requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver theoretical and practical teaching, split between plumbing and carpentry.
• Coordinate teaching staff and allocate workshop resources.
• Monitor learner progress and support students to achieve their qualifications.
• Oversee construction workshops, including equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
• Maintain health and safety standards across teaching and workshop activities.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Carpentry knowledge

Teaching

Health & Safety

Workshop coordination

Education

Level 3 Plumbing qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Construction Programme Manager Plumbing & Carpentry

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £41,256 £49,315 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Think FE is recruiting a Construction Programme Manager for a college in Berkshire. This role combines programme leadership with practical and classroom teaching across plumbing and carpentry. It would suit someone with strong plumbing industry experience, knowledge of carpentry and a commitment to helping learners develop their trade skills.

The role

• Lead the delivery and quality assurance of construction programmes, ensuring they meet awarding body requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver theoretical and practical teaching, split equally between plumbing and carpentry.
• Coordinate teaching staff and allocate workshop resources.
• Monitor learner progress and support students to achieve their qualifications.
• Oversee construction workshops, including equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
• Maintain health and safety standards across teaching and workshop activities.

What you ll need

• A Level 3 qualification in Plumbing essential.
• Strong practical industry experience in plumbing and construction.
• Knowledge of domestic plumbing, heating systems, pipework installation, sanitation and water regulations.
• Knowledge of first and second fix carpentry, structural timber work and joinery techniques.
• Confidence demonstrating safe working practices and the correct use of tools and machinery.
• A working understanding of risk assessments, method statements and COSHH.
• A teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or willingness to work towards one.
• A Level 3 qualification or relevant industry credential in Carpentry and Joinery would be desirable.

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