Overview

Build your career in one of the biggest UK industries with a career in construction. Alongside traditional trades you will have the opportunity to go into construction specialisms such as civil engineering and professional roles such as architecture. You will learn in state of the art workshops and have access to our outdoor construction site.

We also offer free personal protective equipment for our students.

Middlesbrough College is also part of the North East Institute of Technology. Having the prestigious Institute of Technology status gives the promise to our students and employers that we will deliver high-quality technical qualifications and bespoke training to provide a route for people of all ages and existing employees to gain industry specific skills.

View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!

Labour Market Information

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.

MC Progression Pathways

Previous students have progressed into careers including:

Bricklaying | Carpentry and Joinery | Electrical | Construction Management | Painting and Decorating | Quantity Surveying | Civil Engineering | Architecture | Project Management | Building Surveying

Careers in Construction

EMPLOYERS

Crown Paint

Jacobs

Broadacres

Persimmon Homes

Tolent Construction

Thirteen Group

Why study with us?

Middlesbrough College is part of the North East Institute of Technology, this means that students will benefit from top quality technical training and a clear route to technical employment.
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.
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.