Category: Careers
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Construction’s skills narrative is misleading, says Birmingham college
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Construction employers must rethink the narrative around a ‘skills shortage’ and instead focus on stronger collaboration with training providers, according to South & City College, Birmingham (SCCB). The college has highlighted a lack of employer engagement that prevents learners from gaining the hands-on experience needed to enter the workforce. SCCB has reported that its workshops and…
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Job spotlight: head of people and culture, Eco Green Group
My role is incredibly varied, which means that I am constantly on the go. As Eco Green Group continues to grow rapidly, my responsibilities may range from developing recruitment strategies to establishing clear policies and procedures, introducing employee development programmes, as well as supporting initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and position the organisation as a…
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CITB calls for SkillBuild 2026 registrations
Robert Smith, product manager (careers) at CITB, said: “I look forward to SkillBuild every year and thoroughly enjoy seeing the talent and passion that the competition brings out. SkillBuild is a brilliant chance for construction trainees to show off their skill sets while developing and learning new ones. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Could you help shape construction’s future workforce?
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Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce. There is a government pledge to secure the future of England’s construction industry by training 60,000 new professionals, as well as a commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029. Therefore, the Teach…
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Wates and Premiership Women’s Rugby renew partnership
Genevieve Shore, executive chair of PWR, said: “I am delighted to be renewing our partnership with Wates Group, after what was such a successful first year. Watching the incredible PWR athletes walk out at our final with the Wates logo emblazoned across the StoneX pitch was a real highlight of our season, and I look…
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Job spotlight: technical apprentice, Berkeley Group
Nylah Achampong explains what attracted her to an apprenticeship in the built environment and why she’s passionate about inspiring other young people. What attracted you to your apprenticeship? Berkeley Group has a partnership with my school and has been promoting apprenticeships, hosting various employability events and insight days for us at Oval Village in Lambeth.…
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ECITB announces appointments to boost careers engagement
Commenting on the appointments, Andrew Hockey, ECITB chief executive, said: “Since its inception in 2021, input from Innov8 members has helped the ECITB increase the effectiveness of our engagement with industry. The group plays an integral role in shaping our careers work, industry training and development. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis
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in 1.5m new homes, apprenticeships, Careers, CSJ, education, Featured, Government, People, policy, skills, training“Instead of focusing purely on access to learning, they have understood that learners need teachers with strong industry experience to develop their skills, employers to take them on, and an industry which has a pipeline of work to sustain career progression. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Costain begins talent search for early careers programme
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Costain has launched its early careers application process for 2026. The company is recruiting for graduates, apprenticeships, internships and university placements. Up to 170 positions will be available in a variety of disciplines, including civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, quantity surveying, finance, data development, digital development and project management. Costain’s recruitment drive follows a…
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SkillBuild 2025 winners announced – Construction Management
The final involved the competitors constructing a project within 18 hours. A panel of judges assessed them on several characteristics: technical ability, time management, problem solving, working under pressure, and compliance with health and safety requirements. View the original article and our Inspiration here