Construction Training Lead

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent matching platform is looking for a Construction Training Lead in the United Kingdom to design and deliver training programs for a large construction team. This role combines hands-on expertise with training leadership, focusing on skill development and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, extensive construction experience, and strong leadership abilities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £66,600 and benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £66,600

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

36 days annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Access to financial wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Extensive construction experience, preferably in power or transmission sector.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver training programs.
• Experience managing teams of 100+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage training programs for construction staff.
• Identify gaps in skills, create development plans.
• Collaborate with teams to implement best practices.

Skills

Strong understanding of CDM duty holder roles

Mentoring and coaching teams

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Construction Training Lead in the United Kingdom.

This role is ideal for a construction professional passionate about developing talent and improving team performance. You will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of technical and management training programs across a large construction team. Acting as a mentor and advisor, you will identify skills gaps, create personalized development plans, and ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and competencies required for major transmission and infrastructure projects. The position combines hands-on construction expertise with training leadership, offering the opportunity to influence operational efficiency and succession planning within a collaborative, remote-friendly environment. You will work closely with senior management to enhance team capabilities and support long-term business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive technical and management training programs for construction staff, including onboarding for new employees and upskilling for existing team members.
• Identify skills and knowledge gaps across roles and collaborate with training providers to implement personalized professional development plans.
• Deliver bespoke project-focused training material, aligned with business processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project performance, evaluate training outcomes, and provide recommendations to senior construction management for continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and support construction staff at all levels, fostering a culture of learning, efficiency, and high performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices in construction operations, contractor engagement, and HSQE compliance.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in construction management, preferably within the power or transmission sector.
• Extensive construction experience, with knowledge of civil, building, electrical, and cable installation methods.
• Strong understanding of CDM duty holder roles, quality standards, and HSQE good practice.
• Proven ability to develop, deliver, and improve training programs and materials.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams of 100+ staff.
• Excellent IT skills, full UK driving license, and current five-day SMSTS qualification.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across teams.
• Ability to work autonomously with a high degree of independence while coordinating with senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £66,600 per year (DOE) with annual reviews.
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 36 days annual leave plus holiday purchase options.
• Share schemes, life assurance (4x salary), and healthcare options including dental and private medical insurance.
• Flexible working pattern and hybrid/remote options.
• Technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle-to-work and public transport support.
• Access to financial wellbeing programs, health assessments, and employee discounts on leisure, travel, and shopping.
• Career progression and development opportunities within a large-scale construction and energy environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI‑powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills‑based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!