Construction
STARTING OUT
GoConstruct
There’s a job in construction for everyone. The GoConstruct website lists 180+ different roles in their A to Z of jobs. This is a great website, full of resources for young people, teachers, careers advisors and anyone wanting to explore what construction has to offer.
Routes of entry into construction
A handy industry guide that sets out the most common Routes of Entry into construction for young people in England leaving school and how they might suit different employers. Lots of useful information for people who advise young people and jobseekers.
Open Doors
Watch out for announcements about the 2025 event when construction sites all over the country will open their doors to showcase the fantastic range of careers available in construction. Site visits for young people, students, parents, tutors and others will be available.
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER
Talentview Construction
The free-to-use, Talentview Construction helps:
- Jobseekers: find jobs, work placements, traineeships and apprenticeships
- Employers: showcase their businesses and locate local and suitable job candidates
- Colleges: connect students with employers looking for the next generation of recruits
Construction Talent Retention scheme
A free service to help individuals search for a new job, employers post job vacancies and search CVs and help for employers with restructuring and redeployment.
SPECIALIST WEBSITES
DEVELOPERS BUILDING NOW
Larger construction projects or developments often have their own ‘job portals’.
10 BIG JOBS WEBSITES
Remember! Not all employers use these sites. If you still cannot find what you are looking for scroll down where we give you lots more places to find jobs and opportunities.
JOBS ON X
Jobcentre Plus runs X accounts see @JCPinLondon and @JCPJobsPlusMore that posts job vacancies daily and links to job-hunting advice. On Friday’s from 2.00pm @JCPinLondon dedicates a 90-minute slot to West London jobs.
SUPPLIERS OF SKILLED WORKERS
Specialist companies that provide staff directly to construction firms. Many construction companies who need staff might not be advertising directly – but instead recruit from companies like these:
APPRENTICESHIPS
Use the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website to register an account, manage your applications and receive alerts.
JOB-HUNTING HELP & SUPPORT
COMPANY WEBSITES
Here are some of the bigger and most well-known companies in the UK
SOUTH LONDON
A weekly bulletin of construction vacancies in six London boroughs is issued by the South London Partnership. The boroughs are Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth. Contact Ade.olagbegi@southlondonpartnership.co.uk to receive a copy.
YOUR BOROUGH
Each London Borough will have a jobs website with vacancies targeted at their residents. Check out your borough below. A good starting point for what’s available in your borough can also be found via London LMI here.
West London Work Hub
West London job seekers and employers are encouraged to use the West London Work Hub. Vacancies are posted weekly.
SPECIAL HELP
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