Work placement opportunities
In this section, we'll be adding information from companies that offer work experience or work placements to students. The next section on this page has more information about career pathways in Construction.
Find out about careers in the construction industry
Go Construct is a useful central resource of information about careers in construction. There is a useful career explorer tool which helps you find roles suited to you based on your interest, skills and qualifications. It also includes learning materials to help you understand about different areas of construction.
A wide range of career options available with industrial placements, apprenticeships and graduate programmes. The Kier Degree Programme takes four to five years. During that time, you will receive a recognised BSc qualification. Applicants must be 18 or above, with at least 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above and at least 2 A Levels or equivalent level 3 diploma.
Apprenticeships available. Find out more by watching a video about what an apprenticeship at Persimmon Homes looks like.
One of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK, providing specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets. VolkerFitzpatrick offers an array of office and site based roles that will give opportunities to develop professionally and personally.