Traineeships are a great way of getting your career in construction off the ground. Click on the image to find out more.
‘Build a Better Tomorrow’ Youth Campaign
Film featuring young people highlighting the benefits of working in the sector and how construction is a rewarding, first class career.
Go Construct – Get Started in Construction
With so many ways to enter a career in construction, it can be difficult to know where to start. Go Construct has put together some information on the main routes into the industry, to help you figure out which is right for you.
Go Construct – Women in Construction
Women working in construction is on the increase. 37% of new entrants into the industry that came from higher education are women.
Willmott Dixon – Inspire Me – Women in Construction
Working in construction isn’t all ‘muddy boots’. These inspirational women demonstrate the variety of roles available in construction, from design manager to project surveyor. Listen to them share their background stories, education and career routes into the industry.
Careers in Construction
This short video explains the many different roles in construction and the built environement.
Routes into Construction
This short video explains the many different routes into a career in construction and the built environment.
Go Construct – Stories of People in Construction
Take a look at these stories from people working construction jobs across the UK.
Go Construct – Interactive Construction Site
Discover the world of construction with this great Interactive Construction Site.
Go Construct – Find the Role for You
Quizzes, career explorers and interactive tools to help you explore and discover your ideal role, based on your interests, skills and qualifications
Go Construct – How Much Can I Earn in Construction
Find out how much you can earn in the construction industry. What is the average salary of working in construction?
Construction Innovation Hub: Where it all begins
if you are looking for a film to inspire the next generation into a career in construction then check out ‘Where it all begins’, a film made by the Construction Innovation Hub and @classoftheirown
Go Construct – Digital Careers in Construction
Digital skills are vital to most construction projects, with the latest technologies being used to innovate and develop buildings and infrastructure. Click on the link above to the Go Construct website and discover what types of roles use digital skills and how they are impacting on the construction industry today.
Go Construct – Who Works in Construction: Diverse Industry
Find out construction worker demographics, diversity of roles and job satisfaction. Over 2.5 million people work in construction - it’s big business! Follow this link to discover how diverse construction is.
BAM – UK Early Careers
Visit BAM website to learn more about the BAM Early Careers including their apprenticeships and graduate programmes.
Careers in Construction – Carl Rimmer – Part 1 My Career
Careers advice and information from Carl Rimmer, retired Exeter Chiefs Rugby Player, now a Building Surveyor in Exeter.
Careers in Construction – Carl Rimmer – Part 2 Key Skills for Life & Work
Careers and information from Carl Rimmer, retired Exeter Chiefs Rugby player, now a building surveyor in Exeter.
Careers in Construction – Carl Rimmer – Part 3 Motivation & Self Management
Careers and information from Carl Rimmer, retired Exeter Chiefs Rugby player, now a building surveyor in Exeter.
Willmott Dixon – Job Roles
From planners and quantity surveyors to building managers and estimators, the options are endless...
Apprenticeships in Construction and the Built Environment
Apprenticeships are a highly valued entry route into construction and are open to anyone aged 16 and over. They offer a chance to work on-the-job with experienced staff, and combine practical and academic learning. This video includes five Apprentices talking about their experience.
Nightingale Hospital, Exeter
The Nightingale Hospital in Exeter was built in just 57 days,This short film has been created to demonstrate the opportunities that are available in the industry.
Go Construct: Fairness, inclusion and respect
The Supply Chain Sustainability School, an award-winning collaborative initiative comprised of construction suppliers, contractors and their clients, has released its Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Annual Culture Survey Report.
Go Construct: Getting A Job
A go-to guide with everything you need to know to land your career in construction
Go Construct: A Day in the Life…
Stories from people working in construction jobs across the UK
Go Construct: The WOW Show
‘Building Your Future’ Construction Special – 30 min fast moving interactive show, with Q&A and teaching resources
Go Construct – Construction Careers video
Short video providing an overview of career options in construction (2:30 min)
BBC Bitesize: Jobs in construction
Short video clips and interviews with young people working in construction
The Construction Journey (PDF)
View the journey of construction and different job roles
Ada Lovelace – STEMM Careers
Ada Lovelace Day on 12 October is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering maths and medicine (STEMM). It aims to increase the profile of women in STEMM and, in doing so, create new role models who will encourage more girls into STEMM careers.
Youth Employment UK
The Youth Employment UK website offers careers advice for young people, including information on construction careers
Willmott Dixon – learn about careers in construction
A video about careers in construction
Craft your Future
‘Craft your Future’, developed by the Chartered Institute of Building, is a construction game aimed at 12-14 year olds that takes place in Minecraft. Through it learners explore the methods and skills to become a construction manager, introducing them to a career in construction.
Go Construct: Sustainability in Construction
The construction industry is one of the largest users of global resources and contributors of pollution. It therefore has a huge responsibility to aid sustainability. But what exactly is sustainable construction and what are the benefits? Read Go Construct’s guide to learn more.
