Bridget Bartlett
Deputy CEO, CIOB
12 November 2014
So why, at the age 14 are children not aware and
interested in a professional career in construction?
Construction Manager of the Year 2014 Winner
Science Building, St Paul's School, Barnes
Twyman House, Camden, London NW1
Trinity, Leeds
Barnet Hospital Project
Penarth Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade
255,558
Worker requires on site
to deliver 87,740
homes in the 2015
pipeline
304,288
Worker requires on site
to deliver the annual
target of 110,320
homes
48,730
Shortfall
*AS INDICATED IN THE STRATGIC HOUSING MARET AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT (SHMAA) 2013
Professional Services
High demand for construction mangers and other construction
professional and technical staff at 49,191 and 32,460
respectively in 2015*
Demand for non-construction professional, technical ,IT and
other office based staff is 65,743 workers in 2015*
*London Chamber Commerce
Why should pupils aspire to work in Construction?
The construction industry is one of the biggest industries in the
world with more than 300 individual trades connected with it.
Anyone can get into the industry at any level by doing an
apprenticeship or going to college.
Once you’re qualified you can earn good money and do
something you enjoy while leaving a physical legacy .
AND THE
IS AT THE
HEART
OF A MANAGEMENT CAREER
IN CONSTRUCTION
Route into Construction Management
Studying at university is one pathway
But its not the only pathway……
Advanced Apprenticeship L6 (QCF)
Trailblazer in Construction Management
With Chartered Professional Status included
Skills to succeed
Construction is a people business and the management
challenge is exceptional. It's one of the last places around
where you can be totally in charge of your own destiny.
Construction Managers need to be problem-solving leaders
who can think logically and stay cool.
Expected Salaries
■ Architects
■ Construction Managers
■ Surveyors
■ BIM
■ Construction and
£60,000
£50,000
£40,000
Building Inspectors
■ Electricians
■ Plumbers, Pipe Fitters
■ Carpenters
£30,000
£20,000
£10,000
£0
Wages…
Construction Job Roles
Construction Manager – Construction management is the overall planning,
coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion. Gain skills in time
management, negotiation, decision making and problem solving. £65k Plus
Project Manager – writes contracts, co-ordinates and manages the construction
process, enjoy working in and outside, strong maths 4 year college degree, or Higher
Level Apprenticeship approx £40-100K
Site Manager – On site supervisor, the eyes and ears of the project and manages
subcontractors, enjoy working outside, technical school, approx £35-55k
To help you understand the careers available and inspire the
next generation of Young Construction Professionals….
CIOB joining forces
Website: www.borntobuild.co.uk
Website: www.opendoorsweekend.co.uk