Our client, a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, is seeking a People Management Trainer to strengthen management capability across its multi-site operations. This permanent HR role will equip managers with the skills and confidence to manage performance, conduct employee relations processes and support their teams effectively within a construction environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a structured people management training framework aligned with organisational values, policies and operational requirements
- Identify capability gaps among line managers and deliver targeted development solutions
- Design and deliver practical, scenario-based training covering underperformance, improvement plans and absence management
- Provide training on employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures and grievances, with a focus on fairness and legal compliance
- Coach supervisors, site managers and other leaders on difficult conversations, constructive feedback and conflict management
- Embed consistent management behaviours, competencies and standards across the organisation
- Build strong working relationships with managers and provide visible HR support across multiple sites
- Act as a trusted operational adviser, balancing business requirements with people risk and employment law considerations
- Travel across regional sites and work away from home when required to deliver training and support managers
Job Requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR qualification
- Management, coaching or learning and development qualification
- Significant experience in a senior HR operational role
- Strong knowledge of people management, employee relations and UK employment law
- Experience operating within a multi-site, construction or other operational environment
- Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge appropriately
- Strong coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities
- Practical understanding of performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
Benefits:
- Opportunity to support people development across major UK infrastructure projects
- Career development within an established and people-focused organisation
- Long-term employment within a secure civil engineering and infrastructure business
- Inclusive working environment with a strong commitment to people practices and professional development
- Exposure to a broad range of operational teams, sites and stakeholder groups
If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for developing confident and capable managers, this People Management Trainer role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a growing infrastructure business. Apply now to take the next step in your career.
