Career pathways
There are many routes into a career in engineering construction. Whether you're leaving school, graduating from university or looking for a new career direction, this page will help you explore the different pathways available and find the one that's right for you.
Why choose engineering construction?
Great starting salary
Highly competitive earning potential
A growing workforce
40k extra workers will be needed by 2030
Global travel
Work on major projects across the globe
Make a difference
Make a positive impact and contribute towards a sustainable future
ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) research reveals around 40,000 additional workers will be needed for major projects, including those related to net zero by 2030. There will be career opportunities for mechanical and electrical engineers, scaffolders, process engineers, project managers, pipefitters, welders and instrument and control technicians.
The engineering construction industry (ECI) needs new talent, like you, and it welcomes people from all backgrounds who bring different strengths and ideas to make a better future for all.
Click below to explore the different pathways and find the one that’s right for you.
What could my career in engineering construction look like?
It doesn’t matter where you start from or how you get here, a career in engineering construction puts you into the next generation of engineers that have the skills to deliver net zero and a future that’s better for all of us.
Here’s where Ashley, Ali and Charlie’s career journeys have taken them.
Ashley Rowley
Started their career as an ECITB Scholar
Scholarship Student
Ashley received industrial skills and knowledge training over one academic year, earning a bursary of £60 per week while they studied.
Apprentice
They were introduced to employers during their studies and were offered a full-time apprenticeship, earning whilst continuing to learn.
Wind Turbine Technician
They now conduct critical maintenance and inspections of wind turbines on and offshore, playing a key role in the renewables industry.
Ali Patel
Started their career as a university graduate
Graduate Project Manager
Ali joined a graduate programme with a global organisation after university.
Junior Project Manager
They were offered a Junior PM role at the same company and are worked on a new energy project in Norway.
Senior Project Manager
They now oversee their own projects and support a wider team on projects across the globe.
Charlie Smith
Started their career as an apprentice
Apprentice welder
Charlie was hired as an apprentice welder and split their time between college and work.
Welder
They completed their apprenticeship and worked as a welder in the construction of a new nuclear power station.
Metal Fabrication Supervisor
They now oversee and manage a large team of welders on the decommissioning of a power station.
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