Welcome to the Virtual Site Careers AreaSchool of the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University offers a broad range of courses from bespoke company training to doctoral degree supervision in all the major disciplines relating to the Built Environment, including:
| Architectural Technology Building Studies Building Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Construction Management Facilities Management |
Housing Human Geography Local & Regional Regeneration Project Management Quantity Surveying Town & Regional Planning |
USEFUL LINKS
Construction Industry Council - Building Visions video clips
These clips highlight just a few of the creative and inspiring career opportunities in the construction professions.
CITB Construction Skills - Working in Construction
With such a variety of jobs, training and qualifications, there are many opportunities continually available.
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science Engineering & Technology
Launched in September 2004, the UKRC is funded by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and is the Government’s lead organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering and technology (SET).
National Association of Women in Construction
Women currently make up just 10% of the UK construction workforce. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) aims not only to redress this balance, but also to raise the profile of those professional women already working in the industry, encourage best practice and provide mutual support.
BAM Construction Graduate & Industrial Placement Recruitment 2008/09
BAM Construction are recruiting graduates and industrial placement students in the following fields:
Construction Management; Quantity Surveying; Planning; Civil Engineering; Architecture. Application is online. The preferred closing date for applications is 31st December 2008. Interviews will be held from February 2009 onwards.
Scott Wilson: Opportinities in Engineering
"Join a Graduate Programme that meets environmental challenges and your expectations. Engineers, transport planners and aviation specialists are just some of the people we’re looking for to complement our award-winning leaders in the field. Paving the way for the future on projects that include the Athens Metro, Airdale to Bathgate Rail Link and Vilnius Southern Bypass. With a worldwide network of 80 offices, our expertise in the transport sector has already taken us far. Assessment centres in February, March and April 2009."
GMPTE graduate programme
The Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive graduate programme focuses on live projects to improve and enhance the passenger experience and encourage people to use public transport. You will gain in depth knowledge and practical experience through a variety of placements and formal training to develop your career as a project manager.
Davis Langdon: Graduate Development Programme
The Programme demonstrates many strengths and areas of good practice. Accredited Investor in People Assessor, Alan Evans quotes: "The much acclaimed Graduate Development Programme continues to be the jewel in Davis Langdon’s crown".
COMPANIES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SECTOR