Find Out About Careers in Construction with Open Doors 2024

GIVING young people and those looking for a change of career exclusive insight into careers in construction, booking is now open for Open Doors 2024.

The event gives visitors the opportunity to visit construction sites and workplaces across the UK from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March.

Open Doors lets people visit construction sites to see what it is like to work in the industry. It allows people to find out about the diverse range of opportunities available in construction.

Delivered by Build UK, Open Doors is now ready for visitors to book their place at more than 150 events across the UK. Visits can be arranged to high-profile projects – including One Leadenhall in London, the new Aquatics Centre in Manchester, and the Paisley Museum in Scotland. There is also the opportunity to see manufacturing facilities, offices and training centres. Open Doors enables visitors to see the industry in action and learn more about the 180 careers available.

Careers in Construction

Construction needs to recruit almost 45,000 new entrants each year. Open Doors aims to show that the industry offers exciting and rewarding careers for everyone – whatever their age, background or skills.

Schools and colleges can book group visits for their students to discover first-hand what the industry has to offer, including a wide range of apprenticeships. New events will continue to be added over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on the Open Doors website for events taking place in your local area.

Julie White, Chair of Build UK, said, “I am passionate about making the world of construction open and accessible to as many young people as possible, so they can see all the different career opportunities there are in our industry. Open Doors is a fantastic way to find out more about the amazing things we build and what the industry has to offer, so book your visit today to see where a career in construction could take you.”

Having gone along to an Open Doors event, Michael Oppong, Management Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Willmott Dixon, added: “Open Doors definitely sparked my interest in a career in the construction industry. I have since taken the degree-level apprenticeship route, combining on-the-job training with university studies. I would encourage everyone to attend an Open Doors visit and consider a career in the industry – just like me!”

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