Job Description

Boyd Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure, windfarms, highways, and groundworks projects across Scotland. Their success is built on technical excellence, safety, and a commitment to developing people. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Training Manager to oversee all aspects of workforce training and development within the business.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Director, the Training Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering our training strategy. You'll be responsible for ensuring the workforce holds the right skills, competencies, and accreditations to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a company-wide training and development strategy aligned with business and project needs.
• Identify training requirements across operational, technical, and management teams through regular consultation and skills analysis.
• Manage relationships with training providers, colleges, and industry bodies such as CITB, NPORS, CSCS, and Lantra.
• Oversee mandatory and compliance training, including health & safety, plant operations, and environmental awareness.
• Coordinate and track apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and professional development programmes.
• Maintain accurate training records, certification logs, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support managers in planning employee development and progression routes.
• Measure training effectiveness and report on key performance indicators.

About You

• Proven experience in a training or learning & development role, ideally within the civil engineering or wider construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of CITB funding, CSCS requirements, and industry training standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Confident in managing budgets and negotiating with external providers.
• Relevant qualification in Training, Learning & Development, or HR

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the company's training function.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression within a successful, forward-thinking civil engineering contractor.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role to

Skills Required