Higher Construction Skills Coach

MidKent College; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Higher Construction Trainer to support apprentices in construction and civil engineering. This role involves monitoring apprentice progress, facilitating reviews, and ensuring successful completion of apprenticeship standards. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a background in construction management. If you're passionate about shaping future professionals, this role offers an engaging opportunity.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at £0.45 per mile

Supportive apprenticeship team

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage confidently at all levels.
• Experience in construction management or senior-level construction responsibilities.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and maintain timely records.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices from initial enrolment through to end-point assessment.
• Monitor apprentice progress, providing timely feedback via Smart Assessor.
• Prepare apprentices for final projects and end-point assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Confident IT user

Education

Assessing/education qualification (TAQA, A1, D32)

Tools

Smart Assessor

Job description

We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Higher Construction Trainer to support the development of apprentices working towards Level 4 6 qualifications in construction, civil engineering, and related fields. This is a key role in ensuring apprentices are on the right pathway, supported throughout their learning journey, and fully prepared for their final assessments.

This is not a classroom teaching role, but you will work closely with apprentices, employers, and lecturers to monitor progress, provide feedback, and facilitate structured reviews. You will play a central role in aligning workplace training with apprenticeship standards and ensuring apprentices meet all requirements for successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support apprentices from initial enrolment through to end-point assessment.
• Ensure correct registration on apprenticeship standards and HNC/BSc courses.
• Facilitate initial discussions with employers and apprentices regarding course content, objectives, and assessment processes.
• Monitor apprentice progress, providing timely feedback via Smart Assessor and regular review meetings (every week).
• Liaise with employers to confirm apprentices have access to the required scope of work and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with HNC/BSc lecturers to track academic progress.
• Identify concerns around attendance, performance, or behaviour, agreeing development actions with apprentices and employers.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of apprentices.
• Prepare apprentices for final projects and end-point assessments.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident IT user with willingness to learn new applications (experience with Smart Assessor desirable).
• Ability to produce accurate reports and maintain timely records.

Desirable:

• Experience in construction management or senior-level construction responsibilities.
• Assessing/education qualification (TAQA, A1, D32) or experience supporting/coordinating training and assessment.

Apprenticeship Standards Supported

• Level 4: Building Services Engineering Senior Technician, Civil Engineering Senior Technician, Construction Design and Build Technician, Construction Quantity Surveying Technician, Construction Site Supervisor.
• Level 6 (degree): Civil Engineer, Construction Site Manager, Design & Construction Manager.

Additional Information

• Expected caseload: approx. 40 apprentices (pro-rata for fractional roles).
• Travel is required; mileage reimbursed at £0.45 per mile (excluding normal commute).

You’ll be joining a large, supportive apprenticeship team, helping shape the next generation of construction professionals while working with a wide range of employers across the region.