Construction Training Lead

ScottishPower; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy management company in Cambuslang seeks a Construction Training Lead to develop and implement training programs for a large construction team. Responsibilities include managing training for both new and existing staff, identifying skill gaps, and working with training providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary up to £66,600 per year and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Schemes

Qualifications

• Strong Construction Background (within Transmission - advantageous).
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methods.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a technical training programme.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps for each role.
• Evaluate and monitor Transmission Major Project works.

Skills

Team Growth

Training programme development

Construction management

Communication skills

Education

Preferred Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Construction Training Lead

Location: We have projects in the East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire & Dumfries and Galloway.

Salary up to £66,600 per year (DOE), plus an excellent benefits package and career progression/development opportunities.

Full Time / Permanent

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

Role

The Construction Training Lead has a pivotal key role in the SPT business, with responsibility to Develop new and existing members of the Construction team. Working closely with business partners and training provider.

What you’ll be doing

As Construction Training Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage a technical training programme, supporting Line Managers, Functional Managers and Department heads.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps for each role and work collaboratively with Training providers to establish individual PDPs, with a particular focus on technical skills.
• Work with approved training providers to provide management training for Construction Managers / Site Managers and Trainees.
• Prepare and Deliver bespoke Transmission Major Projects training material in line with Business processes and procedures.
• Evaluate and Monitor Transmission Major Project works and report findings via appropriate systems and organisational structure.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and contribute with recommendations to Transmission Major Project Senior Construction management on efficiencies and improvements.
• Develop, deliver, and consistently improve Onboarding material for both new and existing staff within Construction.

What you’ll bring

• Contribute towards identifying, evaluating, collaborating, and implementing Construction operational improvements and efficiencies within a large Construction team of around 100+ staff.
• Team Growth - Identify skills gap for new recruits and existing staff, to assist with the development and succession planning at all Construction levels. TSM & SS SM CM LCM.
• Create and implement training programmes to support Team growth and succession planning, which also involves implementing Training plans for all Construction staff.
• Lead, Create, share, and deliver SPT Major Projects bespoke Construction training material in line with latest up to date business processes and procedures, thereby contributing to team performance improvements.
• Working remotely in conjunction with the Senior Construction Management team with an extremely high degree of autonomy.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM Duty holder roles: Client, Principal Designer, Designer & Principal Contractor.
• Have a good understanding and able to apply HSQE good practice within a construction environment.
• Good knowledge on Contractor management and engagement via delivery of Civil, Buildings, Electrical, and Cable disaggregated models.
• Capable of implementing and monitoring Quality standards on a project and Construction environment.
• Proven ability to interface, influence & collaborate within a multidisciplined team.
• Have a strong Construction background.
• Be able to lead, listen, coach and mentor at all levels within the Construction department.

Minimum Criteria

• Preferred Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
• Strong Construction Background (within Transmission - advantageous)
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methods
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double-match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large‑scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].