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How do I get a graduate job in construction and building services?

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in construction. Whether you want to learn more about the areas of work in construction, how to apply for graduate schemes or the opportunities for professional development, you’ll find your answers here. (More...)

Construction graduate job prospects and growth areas: industry expert tells all

Which areas of construction and civil engineering are growing? How should you focus your graduate job application? How are construction employers handling the tough economic conditions? Mark Farrar, the chief exec of CITB-ConstructionSkills, gives his verdict. (More...)

Find the right graduate job with the right construction employer

A good construction firm will support your graduate career development and its location and size could affect the projects you work on. Here’s how to hone in on the best job and employer for you. (More...)

A green smokescreen? What sustainability means for graduate construction jobs

Graduates in construction can work at the cutting-edge of sustainable practices. But what does that mean? We help you get past the green smokescreen so that you can prove you’re up to the job and ready to take action. (More...)

Construction, quantity surveying and civil engineering graduate starting salaries 2012

Which construction-related graduate job earns the most? Civil and structural engineers? Quantity surveyors and building surveyors? Construction managers? We survey leading graduate employers in the industry and tell you who pays what. (More...)

The graduate guide to the construction process

In your graduate career you’ll take construction projects from the drawing board to reality. We explain how the client, contractor, subcontractor and consultant fit into the building process. (More...)

Be a savvy graduate: know your construction jobspeak

PFI, procurement, CIOB... we translate the construction industry jargon you’ll come across as a graduate job-hunter so that you can research employers and attend interviews with confidence. (More...)

Land a graduate construction job without a construction degree

Some construction jobs – project management, facilities management and project planning – are open to graduates with any degree. To get into other areas, you could take a conversion course. (More...)

Not applying for a graduate job this year? Tips on building up your construction CV

Whether you want to take a gap year or are searching for a graduate job, use the time out to boost your CV and be an even better candidate, say our panel of construction graduate recruiters. (More...)