About SMART
SMART Managed Solutions is a leading provider of integrated FM and Engineering services, delivering innovative solutions to maintain and optimize critical infrastructure for clients across multiple sectors. Our success depends on a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting complex technical and compliance requirements.
Role Purpose
The Learning & Development Manager will design and implement a robust training architecture that supports technical excellence and compliance within the FM and Engineering environment. This role ensures our Management teams, engineers, contract support, helpdesk teams, and service partners have the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional service while meeting industry standards and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive L&D framework tailored to FM and engineering operations.
Align training programs with compliance requirements, health & safety standards, and technical certifications.
Manage and optimize the LMS platform for technical and soft skills training.
Ensure accurate data imports, course tracking, and reporting for audits and client reviews
Conduct skill gap assessments for engineering teams and FM service staff.
Build structured development plans to support career progression and technical competency.
Work closely with the People Director & Head of Talent Acquisition to align L&D initiatives with recruitment and retention strategies.
Partner with operational managers to ensure training meets client contract requirements and SLA commitments.
Analyze training data to measure effectiveness and compliance.
Provide insights to improve KPIs, SLAs, and workforce capability.
Introduce new learning technologies and methods for technical training
Support implementation of best practices and future-focused initiatives in FM and engineering training.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in L&D management within Facilities Management or Engineering sectors.
Strong knowledge of LMS platforms and digital learning tools.
Understanding of compliance frameworks, technical certifications, and health & safety standards.
Ability to design and deliver impactful training programs for technical and operational roles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in L&D management within Facilities Management or Engineering sectors
- Strong knowledge of LMS platforms
- Familiarity with digital learning tools and LMS data imports, course tracking, and reporting
- Understanding of compliance frameworks, technical certifications, and health & safety standards
- Ability to design and deliver technical and operational training programs; excellent stakeholder management and communication
What We Do
Smart Managed Solutions is a specialist provider of critical mechanical and electrical (M&E) facilities management and maintenance services. The company focuses on high-quality commercial office buildings and technical end-markets, including life sciences, education, digital infrastructure, and public sector assets, employing a data-led delivery model to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
