50 FORWARD CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
WHAT
ARE CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES?
Construction and Civil Engineering is the creation of the built environment. If you are interested in designing and building things this could be the career for you.
You will need to make decisions confidently, have excellent communication and project management skills and able to work within budgets and to deadlines.
CONSTRUCTION &
CIVIL ENGINEERING
WHAT JOBS COULD YOU DO?
ELECTRICIAN PAINTER / DECORATOR PLUMBER
BRICKLAYER CARPENTER ROAD WORKER
MULTI-SKILLS TUTOR
GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN WATER NETWORK OPERATIVE
HVAC TECHNICIAN
THE ROLE
The HVAC Technician role involves installation, upkeep, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in both homes and commercial spaces, ensuring they operate efficiently.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTS
Prepare for work indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, with potential travel depending on your employer.
THE SALARY
On average, HVAC Techs earn £30,000 or £15.38 hourly.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The jobs physicality includes navigating small spaces, lifting heavy items, and sometimes working outdoors.
THE TRAINING
Experienced hearing engineers can receive up to £500 off heat pump training while newcomers can opt for Skills Bootcamps to kickstart their training.
CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
WHAT SKILLS CAN HELP YOU?
Different jobs need different skills. Being able to adapt the skills you already have is important.
KNOWLEDGE OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH YOUR HANDS
ABILITY TO REMAIN CALM IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS
WELL ORGANISED AND ABLE TO MULTI-TASK
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
PHYSICAL STRENGTH, BALANCE AND COORDINATION
SPEAKING TO OTHERS
WORKING IN A TEAM
WHERE ARE THE MOST JOBS NEEDED?
ELECTRICIANS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
CARPENTERS PLUMBERS GLAZIERS
MASONRY WORKERS
ROAD WORKERS
SHEET METAL WORKERS
LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDE…
WHERE CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS?
SKILLS FOR CAREERS
Explore courses that can support you in developing new skills.
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
Explore Skills Bootcamps to help you change sector or progress in your current industry.
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGIES
Explore higher-level technical education and training across a range of occupations.
WHO CAN HELP YOU?
Good Work Bromley Exchange
Good Work Bromley Exchange, The Hive, Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington High Street, Orpington, BR6 OTE
Phone: 020 3954 4699
Email: goodworkbromley@lsec.ac.uk
Barking & Dagenham
Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB
Phone: 020 8724 8870
Email: barkingjobshop@lbbd.gov.uk
Enfield STEP
Enfield Council, Skills and Employment Service, Planning and Growth, Environment and Communities, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
Phone: 020 3855 5859
Email: step@enfield.gov.uk
Havering Works
Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
Phone: 01708 434456
Email: havering.works@havering. gov.uk
Work Redbridge
Hub Central, 2nd Floor Central Library, Ilfrod, IG1 1EA
Phone: 020 8708 2298
Email: workredbridge@redbridge. gov.uk
Bexley Business & Employment
Atrium Court, 104 High Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1SL
Phone: 020 8303 7777
Email: contact@bexleybe.co.uk
Greenwich GLLaB
The Old Library, Calderwood Street, Woolwich, SE18 6QW
Phone: 020 8921 2440
Email: gllab-info@royalgreenwich. gov.uk
Our Newham Work
London Borough of Newham, 112-118 The Grove, London, E15 1NS
Phone: 020 3373 1101
Email: OurNewhamWork. EngagementTeam@newham.gov.uk
Waltham Forest Employment, Business & Skills Service
97 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR
Phone: 0208 496 41882
Email: stepsintowork@walthamforest.gov. uk