Careers in construction

In this section:

Careers in the Construction and Built Environment sector cover all stages of the construction process and offer a wide variety of choice, so doing your research and a little preparation can make achieving that dream job so much easier.

Career pathways

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Use our online career tool

Search our online profiles by skills, qualifications and video case studies if you're looking to change your career.

Career support material

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Job applications with confidence

Useful tips and advice to help you apply for a job, including a CV template

Career planning tools

Advice and support

Reference tools and resources to help you find the job you want

SkillBuild

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Regional Heats

Britain's largest construction skills competition is now underway, with 15 regional heats taking place across England, Scotland and Wales.

West Midlands Construction UTC

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For students aged 14 to 19 years old

Your pathway to university and employment  

Upskilling

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Specialist Upskilling Programmes (SUPS)

Turn existing knowledge and skills into Vocational Qualifications

Why choose C&BE?

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Construction and the Built Environment careers

The facts and benefits of a construction career, and the opportunities available

School resources

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Information for schools, colleges and universities

Resources and practical support on all areas of the construction industry for young people, career opportunities and benefits

Helping young people

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Information for career advisors, parents and carers

Resources if you're advising young people on a construction career

Construction Ambassadors

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Be the face of industry

We need talented individuals who can act as the face of the industry to share their passion with students

Construction projects

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Working project examples

Examples of the range of projects you could potentially work on in the C&BE sector

Inspire

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Inspire Scholarship

Sponsor a student on a construction-related degree as part of the Inspire Scholarship Scheme

Industry forecasts

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Construction Skills Network

Predicting the future skills and training needs of the UK construction industry

Change of career?

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Career advice for you

Considering a potential change of career or returning to the construction industry?

Employer engagement

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Supporting education

Local construction employers can help students by assisting with curriculum

CREST Award

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Educating young people

The CREST Award teaches students the importance of Maths and Science in a construction career

The green agenda

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Green Careers

How the Green Deal is changing skills in construction

Further helpful CITB information

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