“I actually started a legal assistant apprenticeship but within 6 months I realised that the job really wasn’t for me. Then I was going to go to university to study business management but before I was due to start I noticed the advert for a Kier apprenticeship and decided to apply. I wanted a job that is different every day – and that is exactly what the construction industry is. There is a real sense of reward when things go well and there are lots of amazing project to be involved in.”
“I’m also really interested in project management, looking at the entire project including costs and quality and leading a team. There are so many varied roles in construction and plenty of career progression opportunities. You might start as an apprentice but there are lots of ways to move into different areas.” “I have been supported by my line manager to get experience in different departments. I would say to anyone considering a career in construction that there are probably more jobs than you ever realised. If you like people and problem solving then site management is a good route, if you like numbers then perhaps go for Quantity Surveying and there are creative opportunities as well through design management.”
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