Project Trainer

Balfour Beatty; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a Project Trainer for their Power Transmission and Distribution Team in Scotland. This role involves delivering training programs to Site Engineers, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, and requires regular travel to various sites. The position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, power, or utilities industry at a supervisor or engineer level.
• Ability to lead and manage work teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs to Site Engineers nationwide.
• Create training materials and assess project staff trainees.
• Travel across the UK to deliver project role training.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

CIPD/CPD accreditation

Management qualification

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Trainer to join our Power Transmission and Distribution Team, supporting projects across Scotland.

The Project Trainer will collaborate with SMEs and the training team to deliver training programs to Site Engineers nationwide, ensuring all project staff trainees comply with current legislation and company standards.

This role can be based anywhere in Scotland, involving regular travel to Power T&D sites. A company car will be provided, and overnight expenses covered. When not traveling, the role can be performed remotely.

What you'll be doing

1. Assess all project staff trainees for compliance with legislation and standards.
2. Collaborate with the training team to evaluate and improve training effectiveness, developing new materials as needed.
3. Create training materials and activities.
4. Assess, manage, and deliver project role training and support.
5. Train and deliver various training packages, including setting to work, subcontractor management, and project fundamentals.
6. Develop training programs for project roles.
7. Deliver training and conduct end-point assessments.
8. Travel across the UK to assess and deliver project role training.
9. Continuously develop your professional skills through ongoing professional development.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience in construction, power, or utilities industry at a supervisor or engineer level.
• Ability to lead and manage work teams (Person in Charge).
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Desirable:

• Previous training experience, knowledge sharing, and coaching skills.
• Relevant training and assessment qualifications, CIPD/CPD accreditation or equivalent.
• Management or supervision qualification.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure that supports the economy and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, and more. You will have the opportunity to shape your benefits to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, substations, and distribution networks, supporting large-scale projects nationwide.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. Through various initiatives and memberships, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and those with disabilities.