We can ….
• Save you money & time organising your training
• Advise you how to claim CITB Grant & Funding
Contact us to find out how we can support your business
Northamptonshire Construction Training Group (NCTG) is a non-profit making organisation funded by CITB. It has been organising construction training for its Members for over 20 years. There are over 90 similar groups covering the UK.
Our aim is to encourage and facilitate training within the county in order to promote health and safety best practice and lower accidents and injuries, whilst reducing the cost of training for employers.
The NCTG board is made up of two annually elected members, and supported by a Group Training Manager:
Ian Dickerson (Group Chair)
Ian has been the Chairman of NCTG for over 20 years. His day job is Head of Learning Funding for Kier, he also manages Kier’s construction & technical training programmes.
Ian sits on a number of industry committees including the Build UK CITB Reform Group and the CITB National Council - England.
Sean Suddards (Group Treasurer)
Sean has been involved with NCTG since its creation and Treasurer for over 13 years.
Before retirement, Sean was a Business Development Manager for Kier.
Natalie Smith (Group Training Manager)
Natalie has been with NCTG since July 2016. Prior to this she worked for a major construction contractor organising their technical and commercial training programmes.
Natalie is your main contact for all your training needs.
Benefits of NCTG Membership:
How to join:
To become a Member, there is an annual fee of £110 +VAT.
Please email the Group Training Manager at training@nctg.co.uk to request an application form.
Once your membership fee has been received, you will receive your certificate and have access to our very competitive rates.
What our Members say about NCTG:
“We have been a member of the NCTG for decades, and cannot overstate the value we receive from this membership.” Darren Wallace, Managing Director, Watson & Cox Construction Ltd
“We strongly endorse NCTG’s assistance in helping us achieve our training goals within the Construction Industry”. Miranda Davis, Finance Director, Steele & Bray Ltd
“NCTG is an invaluable resource to us. It saves us precious time finding the right course at the best price. NCTG is a vital resource to any SME”. Kimberley Harris, Health & Safety Support Officer, Infrastructure Gateway Ltd
“There is little doubt that without the support of NCTG we would not have a workforce with the levels of competence that we have”. Rob Boughton, HSEQ Manager, S.A.C. Construction
“Being a Member of NCTG is like having a training department you can call and get instant access to knowledge and support” Tori Durdan, HR/Accounts, A&L Paving
“Since working with NCTG, our training, plus funding received from CITB, has reached new heights”. Abi Aldhous, SHEQ Co-Ordinator, Phoenix Surfacing
Members Meetings
NCTG holds 3 meetings a year for its Members. They provide Members with a forum to:
We can also hold a workshop for Members prior to the meetings from 3-4pm. If there is a topic you would like covered, please let us know, and we can arrange a guest speaker. Previous workshop topics have included; Corporate Social Responsibility, Right to Work Legislation, Apprenticeship Levy, CITB Grant Reform.
Natalie Smith, Group Training Manager, NCTG
PO Box 7776, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 6NS
07940 720101
Northamptonshire Construction Training Group Limited
Registered office: 1 Rushmills, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YB
Company Registration Number: 4844538
VAT No: 825 1990 18