Overview
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.
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.
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.
Desirable (but Not Essential)
* CIPD/CPD accreditation (or equivalent).
* Operational experience within construction or utilities.
Why work for us
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities such as walks or light tasks
* Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme
* Flexible benefits window with options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.
* Reward platform with discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* Enhanced company sickness, 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. The BB Academy supports learning and development. Balfour Beatty is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan outlines targeted, measurable steps to make this a reality. You can read our plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone.
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 electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and innovations support customers in developing 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 inclusive culture. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. 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 removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
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