1. A Career in Construction

2. A bit of background… 160+ staff Founded in 1946
2010 £11m > 2016 £48m

3. What have we been doing?

4. Why Construction?

5. What makes it an exciting career?
Careers to suit everyone’s skills
Variety – every day is different
Opportunities for travel – work abroad
Enter at any level from apprentice to graduate
Well paid with job satisfaction “I built that!”
Freedom to start your own business
Making a difference

6. Key facts for the construction industry
12% of people work in the construction industry in the UK.
2.6million people working in around 309,000 companies.
263,000 women work in the industry.
92% of firms employ fewer than 5 people.
37% are self employed.
It all adds up to £73 billion a year for the UK economy (9% of GDP)

7. What type of people does the industry need ?
Responsible reliable and punctual
Willingness to learn at work and college
A team player / fits in with different teams / gets on with others
Good practical skills
Prepared to work hard
Enjoys problem solving
Flexibility in hours of work and prepared to travel
Good communication skills
Enthusiastic / good attitude

8. Ways into the industry
Work Experience Having the right work experience can make a big difference when you're getting started in construction. It helps you get a feel for jobs you're interested in, looks good on your CV and gives you a chance to make contacts.
Traineeships A mix structured hands-on work experience with English and maths support if you want it. They can be as short as a couple of weeks or as long as six months but they should always help a trainee build their skills and get ready for an apprenticeship or job in construction.
Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a job, with training. You are employed and paid an initially lower wage to perform a particular role, with an understanding that you will be trained through experience and qualifications to perform the role to a defined standard. Your employer will give you tasks to perform, and the training provider will give you the skills to perform those tasks.

9. Construction Crafts Crafts The Built Environment Building Services
Bench Joiner
Architect
Electrician
Bricklayers
Building Services Engineer
Gas Service Technician
Carpenter & Joiner
Building Surveyor
Heating & Ventilation Filter
Painter & Decorator
CAD Technician
Plumber
Plasterer
Civil Engineer
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technician
Shop Fitter
Construction Manager
Demolition Plant Operative
Wall & Floor Tiler
Facilities Manager
Lighting Conductor Engineer
Wood Machinist
Quantity Surveyor
Scaffolder

10. Average Annual Salaries Fully Qualified And Experienced
Job Role
Salary
Bricklayer
£23,000 - £30,000
Carpenter
£18,000 - £30,000
Ceiling Fixer
£16,000 - £27,000
Demolition Operative
£18,000 - £25,000
Labourer
£15,000 - £21,000
Painter & Decorator
£17,000 - £21,000
Plant Mechanic
£17,000 - £35,000
Plant Operator
£20,000 - £26,000
Plasterer
£25,000 - £28,000
Scaffolder
£25,000 - £35,000
Steel Fixer
£17,000 – £27,000

11. Average Annual Salaries Fully Qualified And Experienced
Job Role
Salary
Architect
£30,000 - £42,000
Buyer
£16,000 - £26,000
Building Surveyor
£27,000 - £42,000
CAD Operative
£23,000 – £40,000
Construction Technician
£19,000 - £25,000
Civil Engineer
£25,000 - £40,000
Contacts Manager
£26,000 - £30,000
Estimator
Quantity Surveyor
£30,000 - £55,000
Site Manager
£25,000 - £30,000
Structural Engineer
£24,000 - £40,000

12. Useful web sites: http://www.goconstruct.org