Training Manager - Major Infrastructure

Training Manager - Major Infrastructure

Location: Essex (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days on site per week) Rate: £500-£600 per day Inside IR35 Job Type: Contract - Full Time Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Training Manager or Learning & Development professional with a background in major infrastructure, construction or transport programmes?

We are currently recruiting for a senior Training Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme, taking responsibility for the development and delivery of the programme-wide Learning, Training and Competency Strategy.

This is a high-profile opportunity offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape learning and workforce capability across a complex, multi-organisational delivery environment.

The role will focus on developing training strategies, implementing competency frameworks, supporting workforce mobilisation and ensuring training and compliance requirements are met across programme teams, contractors and delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a programme-wide Learning, Training and Competency Strategy.
• Establish training governance, standards, policies and competency frameworks.
• Lead training needs analysis across programme teams, contractors and delivery partners.
• Develop and oversee induction, onboarding and workforce development programmes.
• Identify capability gaps and implement appropriate learning and development solutions.
• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms and blended learning initiatives.
• Ensure mandatory training, competency and compliance requirements are effectively managed and monitored.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and delivery partners to align training strategies with programme objectives.
• Support programme mobilisation, organisational readiness and workforce capability development.
• Manage training suppliers, budgets and performance reporting.

About You

• Significant experience as a Training Manager, Learning & Development Manager or Capability Lead.
• Previous experience working within major infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport or utilities programmes.
• Proven experience developing and implementing training strategies within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of competency frameworks, training governance and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems and implementing digital learning solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and delivery partners.
• Experience supporting workforce mobilisation, organisational development and training needs analysis.
• Experience managing training budgets and external training providers.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, alongside a CIPD or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure, highways or rail programmes would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This is a senior-level contract opportunity, offering £500-£600 per day Inside IR35, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

The role is based in Essex and requires 2-3 days per week on site, with the remaining days offering flexibility for remote working. Candidates based in East London, Essex or surrounding areas would be particularly well suited.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo BPSS pre-employment screening.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Training Manager or Learning & Development professional with a strong background in major infrastructure or construction programmes, please submit your latest CV along with your availability and expected rate.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information