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Title:  Training Manager (Highways)

Requisition ID:  9839

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Training Manager to lead our Training function across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with a primary base in Central Scotland.

 

You’ll provide strategic leadership for the regional Training Team while remaining hands-on in delivery, supporting our Transport Infrastructure (Highways) business and ensuring operational, commercial and compliance needs are met. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while being predominantly Central Scotland–based.

 

As Training Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the performance, quality and growth of the regional training function. You’ll balance leadership and commercial accountability with a strong delivery presence.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and managing the regional Training Team, embedding high performance, collaboration and effective resource planning.
  • Owning the commercial performance of the function, including profit, costs and budget control.
  • Identifying and developing business growth opportunities, expanding training services into external markets.
  • Delivering high-quality training and assessments, with approximately 60% of your time spent in delivery across highways, safety, traffic management and specialist subjects.
  • Ensuring compliance with current legislation, industry standards and best practice.
  • Monitoring performance trends and supporting the ongoing development of the team.
  • Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and the training portfolio.
  • Acting as the lead contact for external audits and providing internal verification of training and assessment delivery.
  • Managing relationships with supply chain partners and external training providers.
  • Championing health, safety and wellbeing, in line with Amey’s Zero Code, PPE and safe working practices.

 

 

What You’ll Bring:

 

  • Strong highways operational knowledge, ideally supported by NVQ Level 6 in Highways & Maintenance.
  • A sound background in safety and compliance, with qualifications such as LANTRA Instructor, CDM Awareness, First Aid, and Traffic & Transport Management (TTM).
  • Experience managing programmes, budgets and resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Proven supervisory and people management experience.
  • The ability to spot and develop operational and commercial growth opportunities.
  • Strong communication, influencing and collaboration skills.
  • High attention to detail with effective planning and organisational capability.
  • Confident IT skills.

 

Training & Assessment Capability

  • Qualified trainer (AET / CET / DET or equivalent).
  • Competent Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer (CAVA & IQA).
  • Comfortable delivering blended learning using digital platforms.


Accredited Training Experience:

  • NHSS 12 A/B/C/D
  • NRSWA Operative & Supervisor
  • CPC
  • Manual Handling
  • EUSR

 

If you’re ready to make a real impact, shape a regional training function and support a safer, more sustainable transport infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

 

  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
  • Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
  • Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
  • Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded, tailored to your growth.
  • Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
  • Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
  • Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
  • Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
  • Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

 

 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

 

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

 

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

 

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Susan Rutherford, our recruiter for this role, at Susan.Rutherford@amey.co.uk.

 

 

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