Plentiful career opportunities throughout the construction industry

A recent survey by the Scape Group, as reported by Builder magazine, outlines the need for more skilled workers in the construction industry. With wages rising at a rate three times the average annual UK rate of 2.4 per cent (as reported by the Office for National Statistics, ONS), opportunities exist throughout all levels of the industry.

The Greater Peterbrough UTC, which opens this September, is a state of the art, exciting new technical college based in the centre of Peterborough focusing on engineering and the built environment.  The college, which is supported by The Larkfleet Group as an employer sponsor, aims to become the school of choice for construction specialists of the future.

Students at the college will be aged between 14 and 19 years of age and will gain the skills and hands-on experience they need to start them on their career path in the construction industry.  Delivery of the courses will be a mix of work placements, work shops, mentoring, group and 1:1 work, with the emphasis being very much on the attainment of practical skills.

Karl Hick, CEO of Larkfleet, said:  "It has been clear for a while, and this is re-enforced by this recent survey,  that our industry needs advanced technical skills for the future.  As a company we are committed to expanding our support for training the next generation of construction professionals.   As an employer sponsor of GPUTC we are able to work with teachers to create projects that focus on real-life industry relevant challenges.  We are also able to offer students support through mentoring, work experience and access to our facilities here at Larkfleet."

Larkfleet Group speaks with future students at a recent GPUTC open evening