Learning and Development (L&D) Advisor at Dorman Long Engineering

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our organization as a Learning and Development Advisor. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, you will play a pivotal role in building workforce capability and driving organizational success through strategic learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and project managers to identify learning needs aligned with organizational and project priorities
• Design and deliver technical, behavioral, and leadership development programs that build workforce capability
• Develop and implement competency frameworks, certification pathways, and career progression models for engineering and project roles
• Conduct training needs analysis and manage the annual training calendar, interventions, and development roadmaps
• Manage relationships with training vendors, technical institutes, and professional bodies to ensure program quality and relevance
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness using ROI, competency assessments, and performance improvement metrics
• Support talent management and succession planning by facilitating structured development programs for critical roles
• Ensure compliance with client, contractual, and industry training requirements, maintaining accurate and audit-ready records
• Leverage digital learning platforms and innovative delivery methods to increase participation and knowledge sharing
• Deliver all L&D initiatives within approved budgets, achieving cost efficiency through vendor management and resource optimization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 – 7 years' Learning and Development experience in an EPC environment, with a proven track record of impactful learning interventions
• Strong understanding of competency frameworks, technical training, and certifications
• Proficiency in MS Office, LMS, e-learning tools, and digital learning technologies
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, ATD)