SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER (CONSTRUCTION) (m/f/d) *

Role: Senior Technical Trainer (Construction)
Location:Remote with travel required to regional offices
Duration: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

Working with the Technical L&D Manager to assist in producing and providing comprehensive technical training to Surveyors, Graduates, Trainees, and other technical and non technical staff within the organisation ensuring continuous development in relation to the delivery of risk management surveying practices, Building Control knowledge to staff and customers.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• To support the Technical Training Manager with the aim to provide an efficient & comprehensive technical training structure for MDIS both for the UK and overseas markets.

• Ongoing liaison with the Surveying Network with regards to demands for Technical Training.

• To produce and maintain technical training modules and training competency tests associated with the training course and also the yearly Licence to Practice competency requirements on MD Academy. Regularly review statistical data and reports submitted in the demonstration of knowledge.

• To produce and review differing levels of Training required across the Technical Surveying network in line with our Risks.

• Participate in the new Building Control Regulatory review involving the setting of the Competency Framework applicable to our business in the successful delivery and registration of Building Inspectors and other related roles.

• Participate in the delivery of the Professional Membership programme which include the delivery of the chartership course, reviewing Technical Reports, conducting mock interviews and providing constructive feedback to Trainee Surveyors, Part Qualified Surveyors & Graduates who are working towards RICS & CABE professional membership.

• To deliver Risk Management training and Building Control training at area team meetings, over Teams and delivery of external training to Developers, Architects and Building Control Bodies as and when required and as competency permits.

• To contribute towards the effective delivery of virtual training and delivering webinars.

• To assist in the delivery of the annual technical training conference

• To provide Technical articles as and when required for both internal and external customers.

• To assist in the development and support of staff going for BI competency in line with BSR requirements, ongoing reviews/renewals and upgrades.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Degree in Building Surveying minimum 2.1. Full Member or Surveyor / Engineer (MRICS, MCIOB, MCABE, MIStruct E, or similar).

• Post qualification experience.

• Technical knowledge of Building Regulations, associated legislation and other relevant construction standards and the ability to continue to research and develop.

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations, associated legislation and construction standards.

• Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Preferably proven competency to level 2 B

• Proven experience and knowledge of the pathways towards professional membership bodies associated with Warranty and Building Control (CABE, RICS,CIOB)

• Extensive experience of differing construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues.

• Experience and understanding of high risk areas of construction, such as flat roofs, basements, cladding systems, etc. is essential.

• Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to create good working relationships with the surveying network and other construction professionals.

• Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.

• The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.

• Good planning skills and a methodical approach to organisation.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel and Elearning creation packages and ability to use company intranet system (including all bespoke packages).

• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.

• Ability to motivate self and influence others.

• Flexible in personal approach

• Excellent Communications skills.

• Required to travel and Driving License required

Benefits Package

• Annual bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave (after 2 years’ service)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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