Construction Training Lead

Overview

Construction Training Lead

Location:

We have projects in the East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire & Dumfries and Galloway. Salary up to £66,600 per year (DOE), plus an excellent benefits package and career progression / development opportunities. Full Time / Permanent. Flexible Working Pattern. Role:
The Construction Training Lead has a pivotal role in the SPT business, with responsibility to develop new and existing members of the Construction team. Working closely with business partners and training providers.

• Develop and manage a technical training programme, supporting Line Managers, Functional Managers and Department heads.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps for each role and work collaboratively with Training providers to establish individual PDPs, with a particular focus on technical skills.
• Work with approved training providers to provide management training for Construction Managers / Site Managers and Trainees.
• Prepare and deliver bespoke Transmission Major Projects training material in line with business processes and procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor Transmission Major Project works and report findings via appropriate systems and organisational structure.
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and contribute with recommendations to Transmission Major Project Senior Construction management on efficiencies and improvements.
• Develop, deliver, and consistently improve onboarding material for both new and existing staff within Construction.
• Create and implement training programmes to support team growth and succession planning, including training plans for all Construction staff.
• Lead, create, share, and deliver SPT Major Projects bespoke Construction training material aligned with current business processes.
• Work remotely in conjunction with the Senior Construction Management team with a high degree of autonomy.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of CDM Duty holder roles:
  Client, Principal Designer, Designer & Principal Contractor.
• Apply HSQE good practice within a construction environment; demonstrate strong knowledge of contractor management and engagement across Civil, Buildings, Electrical, and Cable disaggregated models.
• Capable of implementing and monitoring quality standards on a project and construction environment.
• Interface, influence and collaborate within a multidisciplined team; demonstrate a strong construction background; able to lead, listen, coach and mentor at all levels within the Construction department.

• Preferred Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
• Strong Construction Background (within Transmission - advantageous).
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methods; excellent IT skills;
  Full UK driving licence;
  Current five-day SMSTS qualification.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double-match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At Scottish Power, benefits include 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase, share schemes, payroll giving and charity matched funding, technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle to work, health options, life assurance, savings support, and employee discounts on travel, shopping and more.

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses across Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England, operating over 4,000 km of cables and lines that form the transmission network. We are committed to Scotland’s net zero goals by 2044 and are investing in our transmission network to support renewable energy growth.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of our values. We provide reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or other conditions; if you need support, please reach out to

Mobility:
Applicants must comply with immigration requirements where applicable. The Company will support required immigration processes when applicable.

IMPORTANT:
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date (below). December 23, 2025.