Construction and property
Your career in construction and property
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Insights from career specialists
The construction and property careers advice you need right now
Getting into the construction sector
From the skills and work experience you need for working in the sector to the type of work you could be doing, these are the vital topics that will help you on your way to career success.
Work experience in the construction industry
Like getting a start in most other industries, getting an internship or experience in the construction sector is a vital first step.
Apprenticeships: a proven route to success
When it comes to deciding on a career path to follow, the route that traditionally comes to mind is full time study in college or university. While many will take this route to their chosen career, it might not be for everyone.
Building services engineer
Advises about, designs, installs and maintains cost-effective and energy-efficient systems for building services such as water, lighting, heating, air conditioning, lifts and telecommunications.
Site manager
A site manager is responsible for supervising construction sites and running construction projects.
Graduate employers in construction and property
Get industry-leading career advice and opportunities from graduate employers.
Employers in Construction and property
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Active employers looking for graduate talent all year round.
And many more
Other employers who are active on gradireland, regularly posting new opportunities and events during peak seasons.
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Internships
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