What is the Construction sector?
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The demand for Construction workers has been high for a long time in Wigan with no signs of slowing down. With a constant stream of house building, town centre regeneration, infrastructure creation and net zero projects, a future career in this area is a safe bet for long term work.
According to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), an extra 25,400 construction workers will be needed in the Northwest to satisfy demand over the next few years. In Wigan alone, there has been a 40% increase over the last two years in construction vacancies.
Companies are crying out for a new generation of qualified workers due to skills shortages.
Careers span far and wide in construction. A lot of the work is hands on in the heart of the action. But not all roles are on-site. Many roles are technical and mainly office based like engineering, project management and architecture. There truly is something for everyone.
In Wigan, careers currently in demand are:
- Carpenters and joiners
- Labourers
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Construction Project Managers
- Plumbers, heating and ventilating engineers
- Chartered surveyors
- Quantity surveyor.
Some of the benefits of working in this industry include:
- Excellent progression routes, from Apprentice to CEO
- Competitive pay, with both employed and self-employed options
- The satisfaction of seeing your work develop in front of your eyes and watching a building transform into the finished product
- One of the most varied sectors through a mixture of roles, often with opportunities to work across the country and possibly abroad
- Innovation and creative thinking are rewarded in this industry, fresh ideas and methods are encouraged.
What skills and qualifications do I need for jobs in construction?
Find out more about routes into the construction sector.