School Leavers
Job Roles in the Construction Industry | | |||||||||||
Job roles in the construction industry | |||
| The construction industry is a major source of employment and provides a wide variety of career opportunities. Good career opportunities exist for those who have an interest in the design and management of construction works, and also for those who wish to develop and use practical skills in erecting the work on site. | |||
| There are a vast number of job roles within the construction industry, all with different responsibilities. To find out more about some of the job roles available within the construction industry, please click on the job titles below: | |||
| Architecture | Engineering | Surveying | Planning & Management |
Architect | Building Services Engineer Civil Engineer Structural Engineer | Building Control Surveyor | Construction Manager Facilities Manager Project Manager Project Planner Town & Country Planner |
| If you are interested in finding out further information about the different job roles within the construction industry Prospects Website is a good source for information. | |||
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Find a job in the construction industry | |
bConstructive | Find out all the information you will need to find work in the construction industry: |
SmallPiece Trust | The Smallpeice Trust - an independent educational charity that runs hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and exciting engineering courses for pupils in Years 6-12. View videos to give you more information about who the SmallPiece Trust are and what they do. |
Target Jobs School Leaver | Find out about construction companies who are actively hiring school leavers Information on different job roles within the construction industry Provides a list of courses related to the built environment to continue your study |
Direct Gov | Read advice on how to go about finding your first job, find out what options are available to you and the sources of help offered |
Not Going to Uni | Do you want to work in construction but don't want to go to university? Find out how and all the options available to you here. Search for current job vacancies and apprenticeships in the construction industry aimed at school leavers. |
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Further Study Options | |
| CIOB Accredited Courses - Click here | The CIOB accredit and recognise many awards within further education. Accreditation is a seal of approval for the teaching institute signifying that it reaches the highest standards of governance, quality assurance and resource management. |
| Information on student membership and how to apply - click here | When enrolled on an accredited course, don't forget to apply for CIOB student membership! Student membership is free to all students in fulltime further education. |
I am interested in further study - Diploma in Construction | The diploma combines classroom learning and practical experience into one programme. Whilst studying compulsory subjects, students will gain insight into what work is actually like. The diploma is designed to help young people make decisions about their future. |
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| Search for a construction course - search via course name, university or location in the UK. | |
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Funding available for further study | |
Emagister | Research all the government funded courses across the UK by subject area - Construction and trades courses, and other construction and property courses. Find out where the courses are available, their duration and start dates, and the amount of funding available to you. |