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t the time of writing,
the UK's construction
firms are slowly
but surely making
their way back to
work as certain
lockdown restrictions are eased. And it's
vital they do so if the government has any
hope of reaching its target of building
300,000 new homes a year by 2025.
Construction is one of Britain's largest
sectors, with around 325,000 firms
employing over 1.4 million people. Across
the UK, there are more than 2.7 million

Experience is key
Understanding how construction 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
in an industry that relies on practical
knowledge. If you're enrolled on a built
environment degree, for example, work

Housing is a constant need and the
population continues to grow, so there will
always be plenty of career opportunities
people working directly or indirectly
in the industry. And yet it needs to be
bigger - estimates suggest the industry
needs to recruit 158,000 workers by
2022 if it is to meet demand. The private
housing sector has been boosted by the
government's Help to Buy scheme, while
at the start of 2019 the Construction
Products Association (CPA) forecast an
infrastructure sector growth of 8.8%.

experience is important; if you're studying
for an unrelated degree, it's imperative.

University routes
With around 2.7 million jobs in the
construction industry, that naturally
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 -
you can take a construction conversion
course and/or gain work experience.
Some areas of the business won't require
you to do this - construction companies
also need people with marketing or
business development degrees, as well
as IT and digital experts. Design and
management roles allow 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 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

Learning on the job
A career in construction can be
flexible and varied. You may start as
a labourer, , then go into carpentry
or plumbing. You could even end
up running your own business.
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.
Once you're employed in a suitable
position, you can study for national
vocational qualifications (NVQ) or the
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.
If you're not in a position to do an NVQ
or SVQ, there are certificates, diplomas and
other vocational awards available. You can
complete these via assignments, practical
tests, written exams or online tests.
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