Have a look at this information from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board:
If you’re thinking about what comes next after school, college or university, you’re not alone. Engineering construction is one of the UK’s most in-demand industries – and it’s looking for people just like you.
A career in engineering construction offers an excellent starting salary, opportunities for international travel and the chance to make a real, positive impact on the world around you. Did you know around 40,000 additional workers will be needed by 2030?
What is engineering construction?
From the heat that warms our homes and the clean water we drink to the fuel that powers our journeys, the engineering construction industry keeps society moving. People working in engineering construction design, test, install, operate, maintain and decommission facilities across eight essential sectors, including power, renewables, water and pharmaceuticals.
You could be a welder, pipefitter, electrician, mechanical fitter, project manager, designer, scaffolder or site manager – and that’s just the beginning. There are hundreds of exciting career paths to explore.
Here are our top 5 ways to get started:
- Discover apprenticeships
Gain hands-on experience while studying towards recognised qualifications. You’ll be employed from day one, earning while you learn – with clear opportunities for progression. - Check out ECITB Scholarships
A full-time, off-the-job engineering programme that gives you the industrial skills, knowledge and an industry-recognised qualification to launch your career. - Consider a graduate scheme
Already at university or recently graduated? Graduate programmes offer the chance to work on real-world projects, earn a competitive starting salary and develop your professional qualifications.
Discover graduate schemes - Browse the ECITB careers pages
Explore different job roles, routes into the industry and what your future could look like in engineering construction.
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About the ECITB
The ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines.