Senior L&D Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Learning & Development Manager to join their leadership team.

This is a newly enhanced role offering the opportunity to shape and lead Learning & Development across the UK business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing internal talent, driving professional development initiatives, and building a high-performing learning culture that supports the organisation's long-term growth strategy.

The Role

As Learning & Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading and expanding the Learning & Development function, ensuring employees across the business have access to high-quality development opportunities that support both individual career progression and organisational success.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and implement learning strategies that strengthen technical expertise, leadership capability, and future talent pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Learning & Development function across the UK business.

• Design and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and expand programmes supporting professional chartership pathways, including ICE, RICS and other relevant professional bodies.

• Manage and enhance apprenticeship, graduate, trainee and further education programmes.

• Support the achievement of Social Value commitments through skills development and community-focused learning initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and create targeted development solutions.

• Drive leadership and management development programmes across all levels of the organisation.

• Establish succession planning and talent development frameworks to support future business growth.

• Measure and report on the effectiveness and return on investment of learning initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with external training providers, educational institutions and professional bodies.

• Lead and grow the L&D team as the function expands.

• Proven experience in a  Learning & Development leadership role.

• Strong background within Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, or a related technical environment.

• Demonstrable experience developing professional development programmes leading to chartership and professional qualifications.

• Experience managing apprenticeship, graduate and talent development schemes.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive and board level.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery.

• Passionate about developing people and creating a culture of continuous learning.

• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.

• Direct influence on business strategy and workforce capability.

• Immediate exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.

• Genuine opportunity to shape and expand the Learning & Development function.

• Clear pathway for future career progression as the department grows.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.