Training Administrator - Maxim Park

About The Role

We are seeking a Training Administrator to provide high‑quality, accurate, and timely administrative support to the delivery of training and competence provision across Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D). Working in partnership with the Regional training manager and Training Co‑ordinators, the role supports the management of training plans, competence compliance, and the end‑to‑end training lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, statutory requirements, and Balfour Beatty governance.

The role will be based at our Head Office in Maxim Business Park , operating on a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office and two days working from home , subject to business needs and agreement with the line manager.

• Please note you may be required to travel to other sites as part of this role.

What you'll be doing

• Process training requests and bookings accurately, ensuring records are complete, compliant, and maintained in line with company and awarding body requirements.
• Issue joining instructions to delegates in a timely manner, in line with agreed training schedules and business targets.
• Support the end‑to‑end administration of the training lifecycle, ensuring activities are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Work collaboratively with Training Co‑ordinators and Administrators to ensure training requests are clearly understood, correctly actioned, and delivered on time.
• Maintain effective communication with operational teams, training teams, and key stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
• Liaise with external training providers and awarding bodies as required.
• Monitor and support training‑related service level agreements (SLAs), escalating issues where appropriate.
• Represent the Training function professionally at all times, promoting company and departmental values.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the training and competence function.
• Maintain personal competence through relevant continuing professional development and undertake additional duties, as required, to support business needs.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Knowledge of a training administration environment and awarding body working methodologies.
• Strong IT skills, with competence in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of industry‑specific training requirements (e.g. EUSR, CAA, City & Guilds, CPCS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Full Driving Licence.

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• CIPD/CPD accreditation (or equivalent).
• Operational experience within construction or utilities.

Why Work For Us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non‑work‑related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative‑taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources, and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

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