Group Training Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish civil engineering business is seeking a Group Training Manager to lead the training and workforce development strategy across Scotland. You will oversee training teams, manage the training budget, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Proven experience in a senior training leadership role in construction or infrastructure is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the training strategy within a growing firm in the renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior training or L&D leadership role within civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of CITB, CSCS, and construction compliance frameworks.
• Ability to travel across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the group-wide training and competency strategy.
• Oversee regional training teams and ensure alignment with group standards.
• Manage the group training budget and build strong partnerships with providers.
• Oversee compliance, certification, and audit readiness.
• Support leadership, apprenticeship, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Senior training or L&D leadership experience

Understanding of CITB and CSCS frameworks

Strategic mindset

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Group Training Manager - Construction

Location: Glasgow - with some travel to regional offices and sites across Scotland

Hours: Full-time, permanent

As part of continued growth within the renewables and infrastructure sectors, our client, a leading Scottish civil engineering business, is seeking a Group Training Manager to lead and oversee the company's training and workforce development strategy across all regions.

Reporting to the company directors, you'll have strategic oversight of the regional Training Manager and will ensure a consistent, compliant, and forward-thinking approach to learning and development across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the group-wide training and competency strategy.
• Oversee regional training teams and ensure alignment with group standards.
• Manage the group training budget and build strong partnerships with providers.
• Oversee compliance, certification, and audit readiness.
• Support leadership, apprenticeship, and professional development initiatives.
• Attend regional offices and project sites to provide guidance and ensure training quality.

About

• Proven experience in a senior training or L&D leadership role within civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of CITB, CSCS, and construction compliance frameworks.
• Strategic mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel across Scotland to meet with teams, clients, and partners.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver the training strategy of a growing civil engineering group at the forefront of Scotland's renewables industry.

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