via Indeed · 5 October 2026 ·2 days ago

Training Administrator (Maternity Cover)

McDermott Civil & Engineering Ltd
Aston Full-time
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We are seeking an experienced Training Administrator, specialising in Construction Health \& Safety topics, with a strong awareness of CSCS, CPCS, and CITB related training.

The role is specifically to provide Maternity Cover, however other opportunities may exist in the growing business for the right candidate beyond the initial period of cover.

Job type: Full time

Working hours: 07:30 – 16:30 (Monday to Friday)

Site location: Head Office in Aston

About the role

To be considered for the role you will need proven experience with CSCS/CPCS schemes along with a range of skills to succeed in the role including:

· Excellent administration skills

· Confidence on the telephone

· Advanced Microsoft Office use

· Working individually and as part of a team

· Flexibility to respond and prioritise changing demands and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

The role will involve the implementation of relevant training and development requirements through:

  • Bookings – identifying training priorities, planning activity, inviting delegates, making booking, communicating with relevant parties.

  • Reporting – preparing monthly reports, data for training meetings, status of e\-learning, etc.

  • Record Keeping – maintaining the training portal with all relevant data from booking to withdrawal, to record of outcome. Retaining clearly labelled certificates in SharePoint folder.

  • Financial management – reclaiming fees, invoice approvals, CITB grants

  • Providers \- Sourcing and liaising with specialist providers
McDermotts utilising a specialist software to manage the full cycle from bookings, to record keeping, and reporting.

Essential requirements

· Awareness of construction themes (e.g. CSCS. etc)

· Organising and sorting data

· Excellent attention to detail

· Telephone skills

· Discrete handling confidential information

· Resilience when working to fixed deadlines

· Interpersonal and customer facing skills

· Working effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines

· Assimilate information quickly and accurately

Desirable qualifications \& experience

Administrative experience: 5 years (required)

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work on high\-profile infrastructure projects

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family\-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, PQS Health and Safety SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, SMAS, Mission Zero and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments to equality \& diversity

  • McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity.

  • All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

  • Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

  • Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.
Benefits:
  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • On\-site parking
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
  • Administrative: 5 years (required)

  • Microsoft Office: 5 years (required)

  • Reporting: 5 years (required)

  • Booking Training: 5 years (required)

  • Construction: 5 years (required)
Location:
  • Aston B6 5RS (required)
Work Location: In person

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