A construction career provides variety that many people don’t see the full picture.
The perception of being on site all day and getting dirty is a thing of the past. From our perspective, there are plenty of opportunities to build a successful career and to flourish.
It’s a role for us to play, as recruiters, when recognising that The Construction Skills Network forecasts that by 2025, the industry will need about 216,800 new people to keep the industry wheels rolling.
Let’s put our case forward for why a career in construction is rewarding.
VERSATILITY
Russell Drinkwater, Director, says that construction is an agile industry. “It doesn’t have to be pigeonholed to a sector where work starts and ends as a carpenter or a bricklayer. There is so much progression.”
“We have seen people work their way to take roles such as construction directors. Versatility means there are so many disciplines such as design, quantity surveying, architecture, planning that makes the whole industry appealing.”
MAKING YOUR MARK
Jack Bond, Director, recognises that the possibility of making your own mark on a project is immense. “Here’s a thought. Imagine having a role to play in a £80m commercial project, in a city, that attracts 20 million of people per year and you can say you were responsible for making it happen!”
“It feels good to say that you can make your mark on a town or city, even when you are long gone. To put your name to big schemes and projects that can be instrumental for a region is immensely rewarding. That, to me, justifies why a career in construction has meaning.
STABILITY
During times of economic uncertainty, there is the approach that governments look to build their way out of a recession. To Jason Drinkwater, Director, stability gives continuity when the world feels uneasy. “The construction industry isn’t going anywhere. Schools, hospitals and houses will always be built.”
“If you are looking for a career path with potential, construction provides security for so many people. For instance, ex-military take that career change into site management, it’s a structured way of working. Construction and the jobs around it are here to stay.”
Let’s break this down to why a career in construction is rewarding:
- Variety and scope
- Specialised roles to focus on
- You can shape the future for people and places
- So many teams to grow with (from engineers to investors)
- It can define your career and your future
- You get to see the fruits of your labour!
There are so many paths to progress. If you are looking for a change of career or are already in construction, the good news is you are part of a broad industry.