Category: Careers
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The 5% Club announces honorary role for outgoing Balfour Beatty chief
Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club. Quinn founded the national charity in 2013 to drive skills development and combat youth unemployment. The 5% Club was established on the principle that businesses should aim for at least 5% of their workforce to be in ‘earn and…
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Sustainability in SMEs: How one company is leading the way
For many SMEs, setting and achieving ESG targets can feel like a challenge. Limited budgets, pressure for short-term profitability, and value engineering often put sustainability at risk. Add to that the need for cultural change, clear KPIs and a fast-paced commercial environment – and it’s easy to see why progress can stall. View the original…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘Say yes to every opportunity’
Martha Penney is a quantity surveyor, Level 6 construction, at Barratt Redrow Martha Penney working on site in Macclesfield (Image: Mark Waugh) What was your favourite project to work on over the course of your apprenticeship? A site at Macclesfield. It’s the biggest site that I’ve worked on since I’ve been there and it’s the…
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One to watch – Andy Page, commercial manager, SRC Group
Andy Page, SRC Group Why did you choose demolition? I chose demolition because of its unique challenges and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment. Demolition isn’t just about dismantling structures; it’s about paving the way for renewal and progress. What do you love about demolition Industry and what would you…
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Job spotlight: Natalie Webb, social value manager, Ashe Construction
When I got the job, friends and family asked what social value was. When I explained that it is about the company operating with purpose and having a positive effect on society, not just focusing on the bottom line, they all said: “That’s brilliant, I didn’t know it was a thing!” View the original article…
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Girls’ summer camp launched to promote built environment
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12 to 14-year-old girls in June. Described as the first of its kind in Ireland, the event will assist in raising awareness around careers in the construction and engineering sector, aiming to increase female participation in study and apprenticeships. …
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Housing association expands apprenticeship scheme for skilled trades
L&Q has launched its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year. The housing association is investing in future talent by expanding its apprenticeship and graduate programme across the organisation. This year, the intake will double in size, with 20 new roles in plumbing,…
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Construction risks losing aspiring apprentices, Seddon warns
Contractor Seddon has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. The figures from Seddon mirror national concerns cited in the CITB Construction Apprenticeships report. According to the report, the UK needs 50,000 additional construction…
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One to watch: Jack Spittal, Cormac Construction
Jack Spittal, site manager of Cormac Construction, on choosing construction over the navy, addressing the skills shortage and sustainability, and career ambitions. Why did you choose construction for a career? What else might you have done? I chose construction as a career because I’ve always been interested in how things are built and the impact…
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One to watch: Jack Spittal, Cormac Construction
Jack Spittal, site manager of Cormac Construction, on choosing construction over the navy, addressing the skills shortage and sustainability, and career ambitions. Why did you choose construction for a career? What else might you have done? I chose construction as a career because I’ve always been interested in how things are built and the impact…