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Demand for supply
Construction is a constantly changing
industry. Housing is in short supply,
so much of the growth lies there, but
you can also find yourself working on
schools, supermarkets or hospitals.
In recent years many jobs, particularly
on building sites, have been filled by EU
citizens, but the 2016 referendum result
has seen some of these workers depart. If
that trend continues after Britain leaves
the EU, there will be a high demand for
new bricklayers, roofers, labourers and
many other kinds of construction worker.
Once you have the skills, a career in
construction can be flexible and varied. You
may start as a labourer, for example, then
go into carpentry or plumbing. You could
even end up running your own business.

Learn as you go
Apprenticeships are a common route
into construction, combining off-the-job
learning with on-site experience. They
are highly valued by employers and can
lead to great success in an industry where
practical experience matters. You need
to be in full-time employment with a
construction company to complete an
apprenticeship, so you'll earn as you learn.
You can also study for national vocational
qualifications (NVQ) or the equivalent
Scottish vocational qualifications (SVQ).
These will show you have the skills to do
the job in line with national occupational
standards, and are gained while you work.
NVQs do not have to be completed in a
specified amount of time (within reason)
and there are no age limits or special
entry requirements. But an NVQ is only
an option if you're employed in a suitable
position. If you're not, there are certificates,
diplomas and other vocational awards that
can help you learn the knowledge and
skills you need to be able to take an NVQ
(or even get a job). You can complete these
via assignments, practical tests, written
exams or online multiple choice tests.

Get hands on
Understanding how sites and projects
run is crucial. Contact companies and
take every opportunity you can, whether
it's labouring or shadowing a technician
or project manager. This will help you to
stand out in interviews and let you figure
out which areas you find most interesting.
A formal qualification, even in a
relevant subject, may not be enough
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in an industry that relies on practical
knowledge. If you're enrolled on a built
environment degree, for example, work
experience is important; if you're studying
for an unrelated degree, it's imperative.

Graduate roles
With around 2.5 million jobs in the
construction industry, that naturally

"You develop
on the job"
Eileen is Balfour Beatty's
project director for the
Highways A63 project
I'd been working in the construction
industry for more than 20 years
when I started at Balfour Beatty.
I have a BSc Hons in quantity
surveying, but it's not just about
academics - it's more about what
you learn and develop on the job.
For this project we need to deliver
a technically complex scheme safely,
on budget and on time. We're taking
an "early digital approach" - we
construct the project virtually before
we carry out the works, which is
challenging but also exciting.
I was recently nominated for
Best Woman in Highways at the
European Women in Construction
& Engineering Awards because I've
been able to demonstrate strong
interpersonal skills as well as
technical ability. I always want to
push myself out of my comfort zone,
and in a traditionally male-dominated
environment it could be argued you
need to do this in order to be "seen".
Balfour Beatty embraces diversity
and inclusion - it's not about your
gender but your ability to do your
job. This culture has empowered
me and allowed me to develop
professionally and personally.

includes a whole range of jobs open to
graduates. There are industry-relevant
degrees, such as construction management,
but if you have a degree that's not directly
related it shouldn't be a barrier to finding
employment in the industry, as you can
take a construction conversion course
and/or gain work experience, according
to your potential employer's stipulations.
Some areas of the business won't require
you to do this - construction companies
also need people with marketing or
business development degrees, for
example, as well as IT and digital experts.
The number of design and management
roles in the industry also allows graduates
to transfer skills from any degree to forge
a career in construction. You can also
study higher national certificates (HNCs),
higher national diplomas (HNDs) and
degrees full-time at university or part-time
while in a construction-related role.
Here are some of the construction
roles available to graduates.

Quantity surveyor
A quantity surveyor's task is to figure
out what materials a construction
project will need and how much it will
cost. During construction they will
continue to report on the costs and
needs of the project, and will often be
required to monitor subcontractors,
risks, disputes and regulatory issues.
What qualifications do I need? You'll
need a degree or professional qualification
accredited by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors. You can study
quantity surveying to degree level or
convert a degree in a different subject
as a postgraduate, and you can start as a
junior or trainee surveyor while studying.
How much can I earn? Depending
on who you work for, you'll start on
between £18,000 and £25,000. Fully
qualified, experienced surveyors
can earn up to £80,000.

Site supervisor
A supervisor oversees all kinds of
construction project, organising work
schedules, ordering materials, assisting
project managers and ensuring working
conditions are safe and agreeable.
What qualifications do I need?
Alongside qualifications in construction
or civil engineering, you'll also need a
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
(CSCS) card. Experience is useful,



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