Construction Training Coordinator

VGC; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Plymouth seeks a Construction Training Coordinator for a 12-month maternity cover. In this role, you will coordinate training logistics, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and manage relationships with training providers. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Learning Management Systems. This is an opportunity to enhance training efficacy in a live MOD site environment, requiring BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• Construction experience with knowledge of CITB, CSCS/CPCS.
• Experience coordinating apprenticeships, graduate programmes.
• Prior qualifications in training coordination or HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule construction-related training programs.
• Assist in developing training materials specific to operations.
• Maintain accurate training records and course attendance.
• Liaise with management to ensure training needs are met.
• Manage relationships with external training providers.
• Support the rollout of a new digital system for training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience with construction related pathways

Qualifications in training coordination, HR, or learning and development

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

MS Office suite

Job description

Construction Training Coordinator
Location - Plymouth

My client are seeking an experienced Construction Training Coordinator for a maternity cover (12 months). The Construction Training Coordinator supports the planning and delivery of training programs, internally and externally ensuring that staff onsite are suitably qualified to be in their role as well as working with the site teams to ensure project specific training is rolled out prior to upcoming works. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing training resources, and assisting with the development of learning initiatives as well as keeping accurate, auditable records. Due to the sensitive nature of the site (live MOD site), BPSS security clearance is required.

Key Tasks

• Coordinate and schedule construction related training, including internal and external courses, training and workshops. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and collecting feedback from site teams.
• Assist in developing training materials and programs specific to construction and Engineering operations, such as health & safety modules, trade‑specific training, and competency development pathways.
• Maintain accurate training records, including all certifications and competencies, course attendance records, CSCS/CPCS cards and be responsible for completing site SQEP assurance checks as well as providing support, advice and guidance to progression pathways.
• Liaise with site management, supervisors, trainers, and workforce teams to ensure mandatory and project‑specific training needs are identified and delivered on time.
• Support the rollout of a new digital system and Client Learn platform, ensuring site teams can access e‑learning materials and compliance modules as well as being the point of contact for a new digital system to approve SQEP data.
• Manage training budgets and relationships with external training providers, such as accredited health & safety trainers, CITB approved training, and trade‑specific training bodies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CDM requirements, health & safety legislation, and company training policies.
• Manage and promote the Emerging Talent function including Apprentices, both white and blue collar, Graduates and Placement Students.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for L&D initiatives across the project including logistical planning of training, escorting external visitors, monthly reporting, auditing, reporting into the client, attending meetings and onboarding and sourcing of new training providers.

Requirements

• Construction experience or background with knowledge of CITB, CSCS/CPCS and construction related qualifications.
• Experience with construction related pathways, ie apprenticeships, graduate programmes.
• Prior experience and qualifications in training coordination, HR, or learning and development is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and MS Office suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with good problem‑solving skills.