Construction is expected to be a key industry in the economic recovery from COVID-19 and offers many opportunities for workers at all stages of their careers. There are many important reasons to strongly consider entering or furthering a career in construction, including:

Career stability – Construction needs are on the rise throughout the world. Many of the industries with the highest sales growth rates are related to construction, including residential and commercial builders, building finishing contractors, and civil engineering construction companies. 

Rising salaries – Construction sector salaries are on the rise and are expected to follow a steadily rising trajectory in the future. Construction workers are amongst the highest paid trade workers, and the salary trajectory for project management and civil engineering careers is good, even for new University graduates.

Technological development – The latest technology has become a necessity on construction sites. As technology continues to develop, this provides new opportunities for construction workers to train and learn new skills. Whilst some industries have been negatively affected by emerging technologies, new technologies do not pose a threat to construction – with more construction companies embracing innovation, there is an increasing need for tradesmen to operate advanced machinery to increase efficiency.

Careers in Construction to Consider

The construction industry provides a an extremely large and varied range of opportunities, from technical roles, through to senior management positions. Some of the top careers in construction include:

Project managers

For candidates looking to further their careers in construction, project management positions are amongst the best roles in construction. Responsible for the overseeing of many aspects of a construction project from planning and budgets, through to the completion, construction professionals with great problem-solving skills, excellent budgeting and organisation skills, the ability to handle pressure, and strong leadership qualities are well suited to project management.

Many project managers are graduates in surveying, civil engineering, construction engineering or construction management, and many begin their careers in construction as project engineers, gaining valuable experience in this field that is very useful for a career in construction project management.

Civil engineers

A career in civil engineering is well suited to construction candidates that enjoy the technical concepts of construction, without being out on the job site. Civil engineers are responsible for designing and supervising construction projects such as building roads, bridges, tunnels and sewage systems, amongst many other projects.

Excellent maths skills, great organisation, the ability to be decisive and the capacity for leadership are important qualities for civil engineering candidates. At the start of a civil engineering career, candidates will usually have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar speciality, for example, mechanical engineering or city planning.

Technical positions

Technical roles such as plumbers, electricians, solar panel installers, wind turbine technicians, sheet metal workers, glaziers, elevator installers and repairers, ironworkers, and masonry workers provide excellent construction career opportunities.

For individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills, along with relevant certification and qualifications, technical construction roles offer some of the most challenging, and interesting career opportunities in construction, with plenty of possibility for career advancement.

Why Contact Construction Recruitment Consultants

At On-Site Group we specialise in recruiting for all levels and sectors of the construction industry. Whether you are looking to enter into your first construction role, or are looking to take a step forward in your career, our specialists are on hand to help you find the right roles to suit your experience and aspirations.

For more information on construction opportunities, or to take the first step towards finding your perfect construction job, call our recruitment team today on 0845 070 3883.