Work in the construction industry

The Construction sector in Scotland accounted for 161,000 employee jobs in 2007.

Jobs within the sector range from civil engineering technician, general construction, roof slating and tiling, plant operations, and management roles to general business roles like administration, accountancy and marketing.

If you are interested in a career in the construction industry or are looking for information on training courses, visit the following websites:

Job Centre Plus

Careers Scotland

ConstructionSkills

Graduates for Business

Graduates for Business gives you the chance to gain valuable business experience in a commercial environment. You apply the skills from your degree course to help develop or implement a specific project for the company – and get paid a salary while doing so.

The programme offers an ideal way to develop your career. You have the chance to make a real contribution to the company’s productivity – which helps to boost your earning power and employability. Many graduates have been offered permanent positions as a result of the scheme and haven’t looked back.

Find out more about the Graduates for Business programme

Apply online for the Graduates for Business programme