Construction Jobs

Jobs within the construction industry are always in demand due to an increase in building developments all across Scotland. Working in construction also allows you to contribute to a project from start to finish, giving you the opportunity to see the impact you're making to your local community. A number of diverse roles are available in construction, from white-collar professionals to skilled blue-collar workers, meaning there is a career path for everyone and an abundance of career path opportunities.

Why choose Stafffinders to find a job in construction?

Having worked with key contracts from within the industry over the last forty-nine years, we benefit from being the first port of call for companies looking for suitable candidates to fill their vacancies throughout Scotland.

Concerted efforts are underway to close the gap being created by an expected 31,000 employees set to retire from the sector in the next decade. According to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the industry needs 36,000 new recruits per year from 2017 to 2021, emphasising the demand of this sector within the UK.

Entering a career in construction

The construction sector can be accessed through a variety of paths, from apprenticeships to studying at university to ensure you enter with a degree which generally means entering at a higher level. Specific positions may require certain qualifications, although no two routes are the same. Time spent researching different jobs is seldom wasted and it's worth speaking to those about to retire from the industry to assist in the decision making process.