Construction Programme Manager - Plumbing & Carpentry

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised leisure services

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Limited in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Construction Programme Manager to lead plumbing and carpentry training delivery and curriculum leadership. The role combines department leadership, staff reviews, and quality improvement with hands-on classroom and workshop delivery split 50/50 between Plumbing and Carpentry.

The position suits a Senior Lecturer, Course Leader, or Curriculum Manager with a strong plumbing background who can also teach foundational timber/carpentry

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 Qualification in Plumbing (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 6035 / C&G 6189 / 5357 or equivalent).
• Essential: Level 4+ Teaching Qualification (DET / PGCE / Cert Ed) or commitment to complete one, plus GCSE Grade C/4+ (or Level 2 equivalent) in Maths & English.
• Desirable: Level 3 Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery, Assessor Award (CAVA/TAQA), and IQA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation, quality assurance, SAR, and QIP processes for the Construction curriculum.
• Deliver 18 contact teaching hours split 50/50 between domestic Plumbing and Carpentry/Joinery modules.
• Manage team performance through staff reviews, tracking student retention, achievement, and EPA outcomes.
• Oversee trade workshops, ensuring strict compliance with H&S, RAMS, COSHH, and tool maintenance.
• Engage with local construction employers to secure work placements and commercial delivery opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching delivery

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Plumbing qualification (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 6035 etc)

Level 4+ Teaching Qualification (DET / PGCE / Cert Ed)

Carpentry & Joinery (Desirable)

Job description

Construction Programme Manager - Plumbing & Carpentry

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £41,256 – £49,315 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours/Week: 18 Teaching Hours + 7 Admin Remission)

Reporting To: Curriculum Director

Role Overview

An established Further Education college group in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Programme Manager in Construction to lead their trade provision. This position combines departmental leadership, staff reviews, and quality improvement with hands-on classroom and workshop delivery split equally (50/50) between Plumbing and Carpentry. This role is ideal for a Senior Lecturer, Course Leader, or Curriculum Manager with a strong plumbing trade background who can also teach foundational timber/carpentry skills in dedicated college trade workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive implementation, quality assurance, SAR, and QIP processes for the Construction curriculum.
• Deliver 18 contact teaching hours split 50/50 between domestic Plumbing and Carpentry/Joinery modules.
• Manage team performance through staff reviews, tracking student retention, achievement, and EPA outcomes.
• Oversee trade workshops, ensuring strict compliance with H&S, RAMS, COSHH, and tool maintenance.
• Engage with local construction employers to secure work placements and commercial delivery opportunities.

Requirements

• Essential: Level 3 Qualification in Plumbing (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 6035 / C&G 6189 / 5357 or equivalent).
• Essential: Level 4+ Teaching Qualification (DET / PGCE / Cert Ed) or commitment to complete one, plus GCSE Grade C/4+ (or Level 2 equivalent) in Maths & English.
• Desirable: Level 3 Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery, Assessor Award (CAVA/TAQA), and IQA qualification.

Package & Staff Benefits

• Salary: £41,256 – £49,315 per annum
• Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) with an exceptional 28.68% employer contribution
• Holiday: Generous non-working day annual leave entitlement
• Development: Fully funded teaching qualification and structured leadership CPD support
• Perks: Free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised leisure services

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.