The construction industry is responsible for building, refurbishing and decarbonising the infrastructure around us - our homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, leisure centres, museums, stadiums, offices, and our roads and transport links - everything we need to live, work, play and thrive.
There are a huge variety of roles and specialisms, including on-the-tools jobs to management
roles in preconstruction, operations, finance, health, safety and environment, and design...the opportunities are endless!
Construction covers a wide variety of sectors and work environments, every day is different
The opportunity to experience life on a live site gives students a chance
to better understand the huge variety of construction jobs and skills,
find out more about the different pathways into industry,
build their confidence and visualise a career for themselves.
We strive to provide valuable work experience from year 10 and up for students with a genuine interest in the built environment, with the aim of inspiring young people into careers in construction
Beard is a large, regional, main contractor, where you will have the opportunity to visit unique and exciting projects, up to £30m. Our work experience programme provides exposure to many of the trade and management roles in construction, as well as a day in the office to see all the work that happens behind the scenes.
Our aim is to help you start building your career ambitions.
Please express your interest here and our team will get in touch with you. We ask for a few details to help us arrange a high quality experience at a convenient location for you. Your data will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy and will be deleted when it is no longer needed.
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