Overview

Do you enjoy hands on work and have a good attention to detail? If so, there are many opportunities available to you in the construction industry!

Alongside traditional trades, Middlesbrough Colllege offers you the opportunity to go into construction specialisms such as civil engineering and professional roles such as architecture. You’ll learn in state of the art workshops and have access to a professional outdoor construction site.

Career Choices

From project managing a multimillion pound commercial high rise, to contributing to the regeneration of a city centre; careers in construction can be far more varied than people often believe! The UK construction industry is poised to grow at its quickest pace in the years ahead planned public and private construction projects that include HS2 and the extension of Heathrow.

Career Progression Routes

Previous students have progressed into careers including:

Bricklaying | Carpentry and Joinery | Electrical | Construction Management | Painting and Decorating

CAREER COACH

EMPLOYERS

Crown Paint

Jacobs

Broadacres

Persimmon Homes

Tolent Construction

Thirteen Group

Why study with us?

Middlesbrough College has a sustainable construction yard which allows students to gain practical experience in constructing a single story dwelling which is built from foundations up to roof
We offer the biggest range of choices in the construction trade industry in the North East
Students are regularly encouraged to get involved in competitions which provide invaluable experience and the chance to interact with local employers from the industry
Work experience opportunities organised through college give a taste of what life is like working in the industry
Community work carried out thanks to Middlesbrough College creates an impressive talking point for future job interviews