Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

Construction is a huge industry in the UK. The sector employs thousands of people with many different skills and there are lots of careers you could opt for. Architect Architects plan and design the construction and development of new buildings and areas of land. They also design extensions and repairs to existing buildings. For a personal view of what ... Read More »

Construction is often considered to be a male job role, so is it hard for women working in construction? To answer this, it is important to have a better idea of the full scale of the construction industry and the many roles it offers. Construction, which is also known as Civil Engineering, is not just about the physical job of ... Read More »

If you are interested in working in a thriving industry, where jobs are set to grow, then read on to find out about jobs in construction. The construction industry is one of the biggest in the UK and is also one of the best for employment opportunities at every skill level. Read on for more information on how to find ... Read More »

There are many job opportunities in the construction industry for young people who excel in practical work, which also requires creativity and technical skills. BY LEYAN YUCEL Plastering is one of the most well-known and skilled jobs in construction which involves covering walls and outdoor surfaces in plaster or other protective coatings, before they can be decorated. A bricklayer, another ... Read More »

Read about the female apprentice bricklayer who began her construction career on the 2012 Olympic Park. BY GENEVIEVE TYLER National Apprenticeship Week, which took place in March this year, celebrated the London Legacy Development Corporation’s success of the apprentices who worked on the transformation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sixteen apprentices have now gone and moved on to permanent ... Read More »