Your employer is looking for two things when you apply for work on a UK construction site: evidence that you have the health and safety knowledge necessary for the job as well as confirmation of your trade skills. A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card proves that you have both the aforementioned attributes. The construction […]

Your CV and Cover Letter are two different parts of your job application, which should mutually back each other up. So the first thing to know is that you don’t need to put things on your Cover Letter that are already on your CV. The Cover Letter is your way of introducing yourself to your […]

Construction can be an ideal way to work abroad. With positions ranging from labourers to site managers. Overseas or UK firms with contracts to fulfil abroad, are all potential employers for UK based construction workers. The level of qualification you have in the UK may influence your ability to work in construction abroad. For example, […]

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (Section 8 ) requires that all UK employers be responsible for the legal work status of their employees. In order to work legally in the UK, you must have either a valid UK passport; or been granted leave to enter and remain in the country. In practical terms, this […]

The UK construction industry is one of the largest in the world. There are more than 300 individual trades connected with the business – from architects to demolition experts. And in every case, there is a training and qualifications route you can follow to arrive on the career path you want. Deciding what construction trade […]

When you work in the construction industry, you’ll find that there are industry-specific rules when it comes to taking annual leave and public holidays. Of course, you need to make sure you get paid properly for the days you work and take off, so it’s important to know your rights when it comes to annual […]

While working in the construction industry, it’s important to know your rights when it comes to sick leave and maternity leave: how long you’re entitled to take off, and exactly how much pay you can expect to receive while you’re taking leave. It’s important to know your rights, as well as your limits, and to […]

Whether you’re a worker, a contractor or a site manager, the government is very specific about the health and safety regulations that must be followed by those employed in the construction industry. If you’re a construction worker, there are some very simple regulations to bear in mind while you’re at work; if you stick to […]

The UK’s construction industry is one of the most lucrative and booming UK trade sectors. It’s no wonder that so many people are fighting for jobs in construction. To have the best chance of securing employment in the construction industry, workers need to make themselves as employable as possible, while gaining relevant experience and making […]

The Construction Skills Awards (CSkills) offers a wide range of qualifications for experienced workers looking to increase their employability, and for new entrants yet to learn the basics of construction. NVQ courses are primarily aimed at those students who already have skills and experience in a particular area of construction and would like to build […]