RESEARCH REVEALS AROUND 40,000 ADDITIONAL WORKERS COULD BE NEEDED FOR MAJOR PROJECTS BY 2028
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SPOTLIGHT ON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
FUTURE
Planning for the future - graduates in engineering construction play a crucial role in creating a sustainable world for future generations .
Bright spark – welding is just one of careers open to those signing up for the ECITB Scholarship Programme .
Engineering construction . It ’ s the foundation for the fabric of our lives . From the heat to warm our homes , the clean water to drink or the fuel for our cars , engineering construction is the industry that underpins all of the critical infrastructure across the globe . And you can be part of this industry that offers career progression , opportunities to travel and a chance to make a positive difference to the planet !
ABOUT ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
The engineering construction industry is responsible for the design , delivery , repair , maintenance and decommissioning of some of the UK ’ s most important infrastructure .
Engineering construction companies work in renewables , oil and gas and nuclear , as well as other major process industries including chemicals , pharmaceuticals , food processing , water and waste treatment .
The scope of the industry ’ s work covers activities throughout the entire life cycle of major engineering projects , including concept and engineering design , procurement , project management , construction , installation , commissioning , testing , maintenance and dismantling .
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Engineering construction will be at the heart of the revolution as we start to make serious progress towards the energy solutions needed to tackle climate change .
WHAT OUR PEOPLE DO
People working in engineering construction design , test , install , maintain , repair , commission and decommission industrial facilities . They work on the design and installation of new energy solutions and are instrumental in helping to decarbonise existing facilities .
As a result , our engineers are crucial in helping to tackle climate change and achieving net zero .
There is a wide range of careers available in engineering construction . Whether you have technical skills , a flair for design or leadership qualities , there are roles to suit different interests , skills and aptitudes .
Research reveals around 40,000 additional workers could be needed for major projects , including those related to net zero , by 2028 . This includes mechanical and electrical engineers , scaffolders , process engineers , project managers , pipefitters , welders and instrument and control technicians .
So , engineering construction is an industry that needs new talent , like
RESEARCH REVEALS AROUND 40,000 ADDITIONAL WORKERS COULD BE NEEDED FOR MAJOR PROJECTS BY 2028