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Careers in Construction CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION While we wait for everyone to arrive, and just for fun, please take a look at the following ‘Spot the Difference’ and see how many you can find! CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION WELCOME CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION REMINDERS • The event will be recorded • Everyone except the speakers will be on mute • Video is optional • Please raise any questions in the chat function • Presentation and links will be emailed after the event CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL CAREERS AND SKILLS – Overview of the EVENT SCHEDULE Construction and Built 1. Welcome - Dawn Chamberlain, Building Greater Exeter Environment Industry 2. Careers and Skills - Char Smith, Building Plymouth 3. Morgan Sindall - Carla Wilkinson and Gavin Bolger 4. Midas Construction - Kerry Lane and Damian Barrett 5. Further information OFFICIAL CAREERS AND SKILLS – Overview of the Construction and Built Environment Industry OFFICIAL PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT Highest level of construction investment in Plymouth for over 25 years! • Derriford Hospital • Babcock (Naval Base) • University of Plymouth • Plymouth City Council • Private sector spend OFFICIAL A PROJECT LIFECYCLE Design Team Surveyors Quantity Surveyors Project Manager Construction Team Marketing IT HR Legal Team Finance Building Control Buying Facilities Management Engineers Planners Architects Designers Client OFFICIAL MATCHING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Area of Construction Interests or Skills You May Have Related Jobs Site Engineer, Heating Engineer Civil Engineer, How things work, Civil Engineering Technician Banksman/Signaller, Engineering / Electrical / Technical Fixing things Building Services Engineer, Technically minded Building Technician, Drainage engineer Engineers Electrical Engineer Planners Highways Engineer Architects 3D Visualizer (3D designer, 3D specialist), CAD Operative, Designers Architect, Client Design Creative Landscape Architect Architectural Technician/Technologist Design Manager Interior Designer Ecologist, Environmental Advisor, Environmental Engineer, Mindful of environment, green skills, a green Archaeologist, Environment and Sustainability world, Heritage Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator (CSR), Domestic Energy Assessor, Geo-Technical Engineer Heritage Consultant OFFICIAL MATCHING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Area of Construction Interests or Skills You May Have Related Jobs Administrator, Document Controller, Legal / Human Resources / Admin Law, people, Administration, Working inside, Compliance Manager, Contracts Manager, PR / Marketing Accurate, Organised Conveyancing Advisor, Marketing Human Resources Personnel, Legal Advisor IT HR Legal Team Quantity Surveyor (QS), Finance Estimator, Accountant, Accounts Assistant Buying Asset Manager Bid Writer Finance Money management, Numerical / analytical Buyer, Commercial Manager, Economist, Land Buyer, IT Support Analyst Digital/IT Good with technology, Resolve technical issues BIM CAD OFFICIAL MATCHING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Area of Construction Interests or Skills You May Have Related Jobs Town Planner, Building/Construction Planner, Surveying / Planning Organising, planning Building Surveyor, Surveyors Hydrographic Surveyor Quantity Surveyors Project Manager Health and Safety Officer, Health, Safety & Environment Advisor Making sure people are safe and following the Building Control Surveyor, Health and Safety Clerk of Works rules Finishing Foreman, Fire Protection Installer Lifting Equipment Inspector The Construction Team Plant Engineer, How things work, fixing things, Technically 360 Excavator Operator, Vehicles / Mechanical Forklift Driver, minded HGV Driver Crane Operator OFFICIAL MATCHING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Area of Construction Interests or Skills You May Have Related Jobs General Construction Operative Carpenter/Joiner Plumber/ Gas Services Roofer The Construction Electrician Scaffolder Team Physical work, working with hands, Highways Maintenance Operative Trade / Craft working in teams. Leading to management Plasterer/Dryliner Demolition Asbestos Removal Bricklayer/Stonemason Glazier, Diamond Drilling Operative Fitters: Bathroom, Bedroom, Carpet Project Manager Site Manager Very organised, Organisation, Managing Bid Manager tasks and others, Good decision maker / BIM Manager (Building Information Modelling) Supervisory / Managerial leader, Teaching and mentoring others, Business Development Manager, Excellent communicator, working with Construction Director, people Highways Control Manager Construction Team Leader, Facilities Manager OFFICIAL MATCHING YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Building Control Area of Construction Interests or Skills You May Have Related Jobs Facilities Management Training and Helping others Further Education (FE) Tutor Development Education / Training Higher Education (HE) Lecturer Managing others Learning and Development Manager Linking what you have done, what you want to do, what you are good at and what you enjoy! OFFICIAL SERVICE LEAVERS… Work Ethic Excellent time-keeping ASSISTANT SITE MANAGERS SITE MANAGERS Ability to make decisions quickly PROJECT MANAGERS Determined UP NEXT, WE WELCOME SITE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER Gavin Bolger of Morgan Sindall [Site Manager] Kerry and Damian of Midas Construction [Assistant Site Manager] CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION Any Questions? Carla Wilkinson Morgan Sindall Who we are….. What We Offer….. Defence, Education, Commercial, Leisure, Industrial, Healthcare, Residential (extra care, apartments) Offer of work experience placements, in various job roles across our South West Business Become part of a team Job opportunities Help with CV, advice and writing skills and industry experience Will offer guidance and support to take your first steps within the construction industry Past Military Work Experience Feedback….. “Extremely professional and welcoming. From the moment I walked into the site office the team were aware of who I was and immediately introduced themselves and outlined what was planned for the coming week. Throughout the placement the site team answered any questions I had regarding the project and gave me tasks to conduct that allowed me to get an insight into the role of Site Manager. It was pleasing that each member of the site offered their time to educate me on their roles and experiences they have had that could benefit me in future employment. I felt that as the week progressed I was able to offer my insight and share experiences; notably on the SWIOT project, despite my limited knowledge my views were taken seriously and fairly considered. “Communication with Morgan Sindall has been great throughout, I arrived on site with a good understanding of what I was required to do before hand (CSCS) and what I needed to bring. Overall I would highly recommend a work placement with Morgan Sindall, the week has given me a great insight into a role that I was interested in and has confirmed to me that I would like to pursue it as a career.” “Throughout the week I gained a valuable insight into the world of construction, I had some very informative discussions with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Health & Safety Advisor. I got to see lots of different trades in action, all of whom were friendly and took time out to tell me about their field....the good, the bad and the ugly! It was great to get a balanced view. Whilst there I was able to get some hands on experience of site management, for example I found myself marking out positions for concrete pads to support structural steel on day 1, not something to get wrong! I would strongly recommend work experience with Morgan Sindall to anyone who has an interest in working within construction. Great week!” - A Selection of Exeter Live Projects….. Gavin Bolger Morgan Sindall My Military Career………. My Construction Career………. My role on The University of Exeter Harrison Works Job Roles within my project – Project Manager, Site Manager, QS, Contracts Manager, Marketing, Apprentice, Supply Chain A Day in the life of my role Transferable skills within the industry Rewarding job, attention to detail CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION Any Questions? Kerry Lane and Damian Barrett Midas Group A bit about us: • 3 divisions; Construction (including Residential), Developments and Mi- Space Property Services • Founded in 1976, began life as a small local building company in Devon – over 40 years in the industry • 9 regional offices and circa 500 employees • Largest independently owned building contractor based in the South West, South and South Wales • 3 divisions; Construction (including Residential), Developments and Mi-Space Property Services • Founded in 1976, began life as a small local building company in Devon - over 40 years in the industry • 9 regional offices and circa 500 employees • Largest independently owned building contractor based in the South West, South and South Wales Some live projects and projects mobilising in the area soon: Claylands Cross, Paignton Industrial Building, Service Yard, car parking and connecting road - Due to complete May 21. Park Hotel & Lighthouse Hotel, Paignton due to complete April 22. Coal Orchard Development, Taunton due to complete July 21. Geographical Locations St Michaels School Refurbishment, Paignton due to complete September 21. Harbour View Premier Inn Hotel, Torquay due to complete Febrary 22. St Cuthbert Mayne School, Torquay starting on site May 21. Mi-space Kitchen & Bathroom fit outs for Exeter City Council starting soon. 5 housing developments opportunities up and coming this year. We can offer in the South West Civilian
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