Construction

The Construction and Built Environment sector offers exciting opportunities to shape the world around us. From designing and building individual homes to managing multimillion-pound projects such as major infrastructure or sustainable eco-towns, this industry combines creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise. A career in this field means making a lasting impact on the communities we live in.

The construction industry is full of opportunities, with demand for skilled workers higher than ever. This means excellent prospects for students who want to build rewarding careers, whether in hands-on trade roles, project management, design, or engineering. Our Construction courses are designed to prepare you for the workplace, equipping you with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to step straight into employment.

We work closely with local employers to make sure your learning matches the latest demands of the industry. Our expert tutors will equip you with the skills needed for a wide range of technical, professional, and managerial roles, from design and surveying to tendering and measurement.

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Is a career in Construction and Built Environment for you? Here are some insights to help you decide.

You like seeing results. You enjoy creating things you can see and touch, from homes to whole communities.

You are practical and hands-on. You like working with tools, materials, and real-world projects.

You want to make an impact. You’re interested in shaping the spaces people live, work, and play in.

You enjoy solving problems. You like planning, measuring, and finding solutions that make projects work.

You’re a good coordinator. You’re confident working with different people to get the job done.

You’re looking for strong career prospects. You want a career with high demand, good pay, and room to grow.

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Here are some potential career directions you could pursue with our Construction qualifications:

  • Project – Project Manager, Project Planner
  • Bid – Bid Manager, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
  • Design – Architect, BIM Manager, Design Manager
  • Sustainability – Sustainability Manager, Sustainable Materials Consultant
  • Construction – Building Services Engineer, Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Manager
  • Facilities – Building Services Engineer, Facilities Manager

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