Haringey Construction

Construction accounts for about 10% of the UK’s employment and is the sign of a healthy economy. Simply put, construction is the process of building. This could be housing, commercial, infrastructure or offsite manufacturing (think 3D printing).

When people think of construction jobs, many people may immediately think of trades like carpentry, drylining (plaster work), electrics and plumbing. While these are well paying and rewarding trades, there are other disciplines such as quantity surveying, project management, site management, technical design, engineering, community investment and business administration, that are often overlooked.

There are many routes of entry to construction, find out what it is really like to work in construction by watching this video.

• The construction industry is constantly evolving and with it brings a diverse and skilled workforce
• The construction industry never runs out of jobs. While in essence constructions jobs last for a given time, there is always a new building coming up and with it comes the need for skilled workers
• Whether you are looking for a desk job or to specialise in a trade, you can find that opportunity at a construction site
• If the idea of creating something tangible that society will rely on for years to come appeals to you, construction delivers. Whether it is a residential building, offices, commercial premises, a new library, or doctor’s surgery, whatever you build will have a lasting impression on your community
• The possibilities of work within the industry are limitless and there are opportunities available for everyone

Haringey Council, Job Centre Plus, The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London and developers working in the borough have come together to form the Haringey Construction Partnership.

The partnership’s aim is to ensure you, our local residents, can benefit from the job and training opportunities created as a result of the physical development taking place in the borough, both in the wider construction industry and end-user jobs once completed.

With so many construction schemes either underway or planned to start soon, there are a range of roles and career opportunities on your doorstep right now.

If you are a Haringey resident and you want to find out how to access construction careers and roles, read on.

Haringey Works provides free employment and skills support exclusively for Haringey residents. Whatever stage you are at in your career, Haringey Works’ specialist team of professional advisors can support you to reach your goals.

Register online with Haringey Works or use our contact form for registration support. You will need to provide us with identification, right to work documentation as well as a proof of address.

After you register, we will set up an initial consultation with you to discuss your employment goals and review your CV, before creating an action plan to enable you to achieve your goal e.g., apprenticeship, training, entry level work or experienced roles.