Learning and Development Specialist - REF: 2514c

Fingleton White; Portlaoise; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Portlaoise is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to enhance their CPD programme. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or consultancy and demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, with a minimum of 5 years in a related role. The position also offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including career progression and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave

Continuous Professional Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Group pension scheme

Team wellness programmes

Team social outings

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Learning and Development within engineering or consultancy.
• Knowledge of CPD frameworks and audit processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the CPD strategy and programme.
• Identify, design and deliver training programmes.
• Track and report on training effectiveness.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven evaluation

Proactive improvement

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent in L&D

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Overview

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 7 offices across England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland with over 200 staff.

Who We Are… We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Our Projects… Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.

We understand that natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen all have a key role in transitioning to low carbon and achieving zero carbon. Greening of gas networks will be fundamental for supporting intermittent renewable energy sources. Our Gas Networks design team are delivering projects in areas such as Biogas from Anaerobic Digestion, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen and Biomethane for grid injection and transport. Expertise in these areas will be key for the future as they provide unique and complex challenges that requires highly technical and specialised engineering

Our People

Our People… Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do. Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation. Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland\'s CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade.

Position

The Role… Learning and Development Specialist - REF 2514c

We are seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to lead and evolve our CPD strategy. This role will be pivotal in enhancing our CPD programme and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The successful candidate will collaborate with sector leads and HR to ensure training initiatives are delivered, effective and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sector leads, senior stakeholders, and HR to ensure training and development initiatives are strategically aligned with business objectives and CPD accreditation requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining certification with Engineers Ireland as a CPD Accredited Employer.
• Deliver and refine our CPD strategy and ensure compliance through internal & external audits in preparation for CPD re-accreditation.
• Identify, design and deliver training programmes that address skill gaps considering industry trends, regulatory requirements, and individual employee development goals. These programmes may include onboarding, technical skills training, leadership development and soft skills enhancement.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through initiatives such as coaching, mentoring, workshops, knowledge sharing events, and annual reviews.
• Coordinate and administer training activities, ensuring effective communication and enrolment.
• Track and report on training effectiveness through data analysis and feedback. Identify improvements and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Monitor and audit employee training records to verify compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Manage training budgets and explore external funding and grant opportunities to support employee development.
• Support broader HR initiatives as required including performance development and succession planning.

The location for this role will be in our Portlaoise office, there will be a need to travel to other sites as required.

Requirements

The Candidate… The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Learning and Development role, preferably within engineering, consultancy, or other technical/professional services environment
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent in L&D) would be an advantage but not essential
• A working knowledge of professional body accreditation requirements (e.g. IMechE) is advantageous
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), experience with LMS implementation is desirable
• Data driven approach to evaluating learning outcomes and identifying development opportunities
• Knowledge of CPD frameworks and audit processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Continuous Professional Development
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

How To Apply

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.