At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office is looking to recruit a Group Construction Training Manager to join the Group Construction team. This is a Field based role, with nationwide travel including regular time at Group Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Role
The Construction Training Manager will lead the development and delivery of construction-related training across Bellway. This role ensures that construction staff are equipped with the skills and behaviours needed to build high-quality homes safely and efficiently. The postholder will work closely with Learning and Development team Future Talent team, divisional construction leaders, and external partners to embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Working as part of the Group Construction Team, this role will work collaboratively with various departments to lead on virtual and face-to-face delivery, content creation, stakeholder engagement, to ensure our people are equipped to deliver high quality homes and excellent service.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Develop and implement a national construction training strategy aligned to business objectives
Design and deliver training programmes for site managers, apprentices, and trades informed by knowledge explorer insights
Review and enhance construction induction with Group Construction Director, introducing a consistent group wide standard
Identify future managers and create development programmes to support succession planning.
Deliver virtual and in-person training workshops across all divisions to drive retention and behavioural change
Collaborate with external training providers to ensure high-quality experiences
Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, performance data and site visits
Drive the delivery and uptake of construction related mandatory training provision e.g. NHBC, CSCS actively monitoring engagement and promoting its importance to ensure full participation and understanding across construction teams
Support operational leaders in implementing on-site learning and champion continuous professional development and career progression pathways
Create and deliver technical and managerial training specific to Bellway’s timber frame developments
Develop and deliver training on low-carbon technologies (air source heat pumps, PV, etc.) aligned to Future Homes
Establish an Excellence in Construction Programme in collaboration with the L&D department to formalise training and succession for construction roles
Help in the creation of a centralised training dashboard using L&D training data demonstrate the link to site quality and compliance metrics
Represent Bellway at industry forums and external events
Work with the future talent team to support the development of trade apprentices
The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Proven experience in construction training and site management
Experience of designing and delivering construction related training programmes
Comfortable with facilitation both face to face and online
In depth knowledge of NHBC quality standards and modern methods of construction
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and training design methodologies
Experience of facilitating face to face learning across multiple locations
Experience working with apprenticeship frameworks and vocational qualifications
Experience in a FTSE250 or large-scale construction business
Qualifications and Training
Strong understanding of UK housebuilding processes and standards
Relevant teaching or training qualification (e.g. PTLLS, CertEd, TAP, CIPD, Level 3 Award in Education and Training)
CITB, NHBC or similar body experience
Skills and Aptitude
Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
Strong written communication and instructional design ability
Confident in building rapport and credibility with diverse audiences
Highly organised with strong time and travel management skills
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and learning technologies
Ability to influence and coach across all levels
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
Field based role, with nationwide travel including regular time at Group HQ in Newcastle upon Tyne
Travel to all Divisions as and when required with an expectation of 3 days each week in division
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.