Health & Safety Training Manager | Civil & Utilities

A leading civil engineering and utility contractor based in Essex is currently seeking a permanent Health & Safety Trainer (Training Manager) to lead and oversee their internal and external training operations.This is a key role reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ, focused on ensuring workforce competence across multiple sites in Essex and North/East London.

Start Date: May (ASAP)Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annumPackage: £5,000 Car AllowanceHours: 08:00 – 17:00 (Flexibility required between 06:00 – 18:00)Contract: PermanentLocation: Essex (Head Office) with travel to East/North London sites

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver the internal training programme: Company inductions, Toolbox Talks, Manual Handling, Working at Height, CAT & Genny, and Banksman training.
• Develop internal course content and lead supervisory H&S workshops.
• Coordinate external training requirements including SMSTS/SSSTS, NRSWA (Streetworks), CPCS/NPORS, and NVQs.
• Manage CITB interactions, grant claims, and levy requirements.
• Track workforce competence, including the integration of agency staff into the tracking systems.
• Conduct site-based plant familiarisation and method statement briefings as required.

Requirements:

• Essential: Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent formal training qualification.
• Highly Desirable: “Train the Trainer” certifications for Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, and First Aid.
• Proven experience in a similar H&S Training or Training Management role within the Civil Engineering, Utilities, or Construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CITB processes and external accreditation bodies.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites across Essex and London.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage training schedules independently.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV for consideration.

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