S106 Construction Workplace and Training Coordinator

The Hillingdon Council is seeking suppliers for the following services required :

1. As and when advised by Hillingdon Council, to undertake pre-commencement scoping work for each relevant site, in conjunction with developers, preparing training proposals for Council approval. Seek out new training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities across a broad range of frameworks, to maximise the true potential of each site.
2. Provide a construction workplace coordination service for developers, as required, liaise with relevant site contractors, employers and subcontractors to establish their recruitment needs, ensuring appropriate and timely action is taken to identify and match suitable local residents to forthcoming opportunities.
3. Liaise with approved training providers and local colleges to identify relevant and new learning pathways which reflect modern construction methods.
4. In conjunction with Economic Development Officers, produce Employment and Training Plans for new developments and provide Completion Certificates for each scheme.
5. Provide HR advice and assist developers with the production of Job Descriptions and interview documentation when required.
6. Routinely engage with local training/employment providers, colleges, Job Centre Plus, relevant Council departments, local community groups and NAS to source potential candidates and create pathways for learners.
7. Create a pool of suitable candidates consisting of residents who are past learners and potential new ones. Actively promote forthcoming vacancies to maximise take up.
8. When required, deliver (or commission) bespoke pre-employment training in conjunction with developers to prepare trainees for entry into construction work.
9. Collaborate closely with local training providers who have been funded by the council to deliver bespoke construction training and support for residents. Develop training plans jointly to maximise employment opportunities for learners.
10. Positively engage with people from under-represented groups within the construction industry, providing necessary training and support to enable increased access to employment and skill opportunities.
11. Build and maintain a relationship with site placements and provide individual support when work or training issues arise.
12. Carry out monthly site visits to speak with contractors and trainees, improving the visibility of the service.
13. Arrange careers engagement activities between developers and local schools
14. Monitor the progress of developers in meeting agreed training specifications, providing written reports to the Council each month. Maintain accurate records of activity for each site.
15. Devise a method for identifying under-delivery of agreed employment/training outputs for each site. Ensure Council is alerted as soon as possible regarding potential under-delivery. Propose corrective action in good time and make recommendations to developers and the council.
16. Support plans to promote CBE careers in schools through delivery of workshops, site visits and planned events as agreed with Hillingdon Council.
17. Support local employer engagement initiatives within the CBE sector in Hillingdon and the West London sub region including the Mayors Construction Academy.
18. Any other duties commensurate to this role including general construction employment and training opportunities in the local area and within the Council’s supply chain.