Career
pathways
There are loads of construction
jobs coming to Newham, here are six of the careers
available.
Logistics
Did you know who gets all the equipment, materials and
goods on site. Every construction project requires a logistics
manager and thousands will be needed for all the projects around
the Royal Docks.
Plumber
Did you know that for the regeneration of Canning Town
alone, we'll need thousands of plumbers to help install the central
heating and drainage in over 7,000 new homes.
General
construction worker
As you
will have seen from all the cranes and building sites across
Newham, the borough is having an extreme makeover. And we need
thousands of construction workers over the next 20 years and
beyond to help make it happen.
Civil
engineer
Did you know the newest
crossing over the Thames, the Thames Gateway Bridge is
expected to come to Newham in 2015 and it will need hundreds
of civil engineers to work on its design and
construction?
Project
manager
Did you know that
every major building project such as Stratford City has at
least one project manager to ensure that it runs on time and
on budget?
Electrician
Did you know that over 53,000 homes are being
built across Newham over the next 13 years? So, the demand for
electricians is on the up.
Logistics
Did you know who gets all the equipment, materials and goods on
site? Every construction project requires a logistics manager and
thousands will be needed for all the projects around the Royal
Docks.
Not only do logistics managers ensure that raw materials are
transferred on time, but they check that goods are delivered to
customers and business outlets. Organisational skills are therefore
key.
You'll enjoy working with numbers too as it's the logistics
manager who focuses on meeting targets and performance
indicators.
In addition to those numeracy skills, throw IT and leadership
ability into the pot. The job is certainly demanding, but highly
rewarding too. Senior managers can earn up to £60,000 a year.
Most of the people starting out as a logistics manager have a
BTEC higher national certificate or diploma (HNC/HND) or a degree.
It is possible to start in a more junior role and work your way up
with training and experience.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.
Plumber
Did you know that for the regeneration of Canning Town alone, we'll
need thousands of plumbers to help install the central heating and
drainage in over 7,000 new homes?
And then there's the repair work to existing buildings and homes
when washing machines or pipes spring a leak.
There's loads of options in a plumber's work - you can choose to
work alone, in a team or alongside carpenters, painters and
electricians. Want a bit of variety in your life?
Good basic wages are on offer, alongside some companies offering
incentives and bonuses. You could also joins the thousands of
plumbers who run their own business.
It's helpful, but not totally necessary to have GCSE maths, English
and technology. Most plumbers go for the City and Guilds Foundation
Certificate which you can study for full or part time alongside
gaining practical experience. Other courses lead towards NVQ/SVQ
levels two and three.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.
General Construction
Worker
As you will have seen from all the cranes and building sites across
Newham, the borough is having an extreme makeover. And we need
thousands of construction workers over the next 20 years and beyond
to help make it happen.
We've recently recruited over 100 people to help underground the
power lines in the Olympic Park. And that's just the
beginning.
How would you like to do something different each week? It could be
making roads, timbering or installing flooring in an office block.
With such a wide range of skills you'll really be in demand.
So you'll also have a head for heights, be happy working outdoors
and be flexible. Then of course there's the good wages and the
chance to get overtime.
With no set qualifications, most people do apprenticeships so you
can learn and earn.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.
Civil
Engineer
Did you know the newest crossing over the Thames, the Thames
Gateway Bridge is expected to come to Newham in 2015 and it will
need hundreds of civil engineers to work on its design and
construction?
And it's not just bridges - civil engineers turn complex designs
for highways, waterways and transport into reality - on a daily
basis.
Or you'll play a key part in designing buildings, pipelines, dams
and railways plus have the chance to travel - for a salary of at
least £32,000.
You'll need to be competent at maths and design and managing
projects. Want to help the world run smoothly?
A degree, BTEC or HND in civil engineering is needed, followed by a
period of training and professional development - so you'll be at
least 25 when qualified, but it's worth the wait.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.
Project
Manager
Did you know that every major building project such as Stratford
City has at least one project manager to ensure that it runs on
time and on budget?
These project managers take care of planning, coordinating, keeping
the costs under control and the client happy.
Project managers earn from £30,000 a year - we'll need hundreds in
Newham over the next 20 years. Sounds like you?
You'll need a degree in building studies or building management -
did you know that you could get sponsorship from a company that may
even give you a job at the end of your training?
With a BTEC or NVQ/SVQ under your belt you could start out as a
trainee technician and then go on to do a degree course.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.
Electrician
Did you know that over 53,000 homes are being built across Newham
over the next 13 years? So, the demand for electricians is on the
up.
Did you know that apprentices can earn from £10,000 and
electricians with approved status earn from £23,000? You could be
self-employed or work for a building firm, engineering company or
electrical manufacturer.
It's not just the installation of lighting and sockets and
repairing faults, but electricians also work on IT networks or
security systems, depending on their speciality.
You'll need to be practical, methodical and physically fit with a
good head for heights!
School leavers most commonly start on a government run
apprenticeship where key skills and NVQ level three are gained.
With experience and further training you can work up to managerial
positions.
Over 18? Find out more from
www.newhamworkplace.co.uk.
Under 18? Find out more from
http://www.connexionsdirect.com.
Still at school? Find out more from
www.newhamsussed.co.uk.