Careers

Career Changers

Thinking of changing career or re-entering the industry? It’s never too late to get into the exciting world of construction and the built environment.

Be a part of Plymouth’s future

If you’re equipped with work experience from other sectors or have previous experience of construction, you’ll enter the industry with valuable transferable skills – something that employers are so keen to utilise.

Start your dream role in construction with Building Plymouth

A career in the world of construction is possible at any age. Our team can help you discover your dream role in this interesting industry by:

- Walking you through the different roles available – with our strong connections to employers, we already have a variety of roles available
- Informing you on ways you can up skill or improve your skills through apprenticeships, open to any age, or other industry qualifications
- Refer you to the National Careers Service for help with your CV
- Going through your transferable skills to see what you can bring to your new role
- Speaking with you regarding your employable skills
- Talking you through possible funding opportunities

Regardless of your age or working history, there is a role waiting for you in the fascinating world of construction. By joining the construction industry, you’ll be able to learn new skills through training or even an apprenticeship. Although we are not a recruitment company, our strong connections with our project sponsors means we are first to know about upcoming roles and vacancies. We’ll circulate your CV on your behalf!

Get your foot in the door with work experience

The world of construction has so many roles to choose from, you may not know where to start – that’s where work experience can help. Work experience enables you to try many career paths before you decide on the one you want to embark on.

Already got some experience but looking to up skill or retrain? We can help you find the right qualifications and training programmes to help further your career.

If you’re thinking of joining the world of construction, speak to our team today – we can help you find your ideal path into the industry or pop into our Job Shop.

No CSCS card No problem we work with Kier Hard Hat Academy and Sherford training centre to give you access to training courses that can give you hands on experience as well as the training needed to get your CSCS card and start your journey. Please contact us to find out more. hello@buildingplymouth.co.uk

Have a look at all the opportunities that our Building Plymouth members have available.