Explore Careers in Construction
Careers in the property and construction sector can be grouped into:
- architecture
- building control
- building services engineering
- building surveying
- civil engineering
- construction management
- estate agencies
- estate management
- facilities management
- historic buildings conservation
- housing management
- land surveying
- property development
- quantity surveying
- structural engineering
- town and country planning
- valuation
For specialist areas of the property and construction sector, including architecture, engineering, surveying and town planning, you’ll need an accredited degree at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
In some areas a specialist degree can be an advantage, but many entrants have other qualifications. A business-related degree may be required for graduate schemes in commercial areas such as marketing and HR, while larger companies are always looking for IT and digital experts.
A number of property companies advertise graduate schemes for those without a related degree. These offer support to new employees to gain relevant surveying or planning postgraduate professional qualifications.
Some other professions don’t always require a degree. You could consider entering this sector through a construction apprenticeship.
Samantha Townsend – Architect
Peter Hitchen – Keyclad Contracts Manager
Jessica Khambata – Facilities Manager at Eric Wright Group
Julia Hellyer – CSR Manager at Bowmer & Kirkland
Nicola Iliffe – Water Planner at Eric Wright Group
Catherine Ashcroft – Education Coordinator for Eric Wright Group
Emmett Cleaver – Bowmer & Kirkland
Marc Houldsworth – Building Inspector & Surveyor
Richard Sagar – Fairhursts Design Group