Career pathways
Engineering construction is important to every single aspect of our daily lives. From the heat that warms our homes, the clean water we drink or the fuel in our cars, engineering construction is the industry that underpins all of the critical infrastructure across the globe. Our industry is vital in the effort to tackle climate change and offers career opportunities for school leavers, graduates or those looking to retrain.
Unlocking your future with a career in engineering construction
Great starting salary
Highly competitive earning potential
A growing workforce
40k extra workers will be needed by 2028
Global travel
Work on major projects across the globe
Make a difference
Make a positive impact and contribute towards a sustainable future
ECITB research reveals around 40,000 additional workers will be needed for major projects, including those related to net zero by 2028. There will be career opportunities for mechanical and electrical engineers, scaffolders, process engineers, project managers, pipefitters, welders and instrument and control technicians.
The engineering construction industry (ECI) needs new talent, like you, and it welcomes people from all backgrounds who bring different strengths and ideas to make a better future for all.
Already working in the ECI and looking to enhance your learning and professional development?
ECITB training, tests and qualifications are created for industry in partnership with industry to ensure they deliver the skills and qualifications employers need.
Explore qualifications, training or tests
Net zero and the energy transition. Big words with bigger meanings
Engineering construction is vital to the country’s net zero goals both to build the infrastructure our country needs to reduce emissions and design and engineer methods of taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But what does this have to do with the energy transition?
In fact, what is the energy transition?
Learn more about net zero and the energy transitionWhich career pathway is right for me?
Skills underpin everything we do in engineering construction. Some skills you will bring with you, many more you will learn as you continue your career journey.
There are opportunities for everyone in engineering construction – whether you are a school leaver, a graduate or looking to retrain or pursue a new career after having a career break or leaving the Armed Forces.
If you have an interest in being part of something important there is a place for you.
Find out more about the ECITB scholarships, apprenticeships, graduate opportunities and the ECITB Work Ready programme.
ECITB Scholarships
ECITB Scholarships
- Best for school leavers
- Earn while you learn
- Combine practical training and study
- Obtain industry qualifications and site passports with direct access to potential employers
ECITB Work Ready Programme
- Designed for job seekers aged 19+
- Full-funded training
- Access to employers
- Gain in-demand industry skills and accredited qualifications
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
- Best for school leavers
- Earn while you learn
- Combine practical training and study
- Employed from day one with clear routes of progression in an exciting career
Graduate Opportunities
Graduate Opportunities
- Best for university graduates
- Earn a highly competitive salary
- Graduate positions provide entry routes into highly valued roles
- Receive personal guidance and mentoring
What could my career in engineering construction look like?
It doesn’t matter where you start from or how you get here, a career in engineering construction puts you into the next generation of engineers that have the skills to deliver net zero and a future that’s better for all of us.
Here’s where Ashley, Ali and Charlie’s career journeys have taken them.
Ashley Rowley
Started their career as an ECITB Scholar
Scholarship Student
Ashley received industrial skills and knowledge training over one academic year, earning a bursary of £60 per week while they studied.
Apprentice
They were introduced to employers during their studies and were offered a full-time apprenticeship, earning whilst continuing to learn.
Wind Turbine Technician
They now conduct critical maintenance and inspections of wind turbines on and offshore, playing a key role in the renewables industry.
Ali Patel
Started their career as a university graduate
Graduate Project Manager
Ali joined a graduate programme with a global organisation after university.
Junior Project Manager
They were offered a Junior PM role at the same company and are worked on a new energy project in Norway.
Senior Project Manager
They now oversee their own projects and support a wider team on projects across the globe.
Charlie Smith
Started their career as an apprentice
Apprentice welder
Charlie was hired as an apprentice welder and split their time between college and work.
Welder
They completed their apprenticeship and worked as a welder in the construction of a new nuclear power station.
Metal Fabrication Supervisor
They now oversee and manage a large team of welders on the decommissioning of a power station.
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