Construction and Built Environment
Construction work is one of the biggest and most varied sectors in the country. Whether you're working on site, from an office or at home, choosing construction means contributing to one of Scotland's target green industries today.
The impact you could make:
- Be involved in creating and building the world around us.
- See the results of your work on a grand scale.
- Help make our homes more energy efficient.
The opportunities within construction:
The construction industry is one of Scotland's growing industries. The industry is expanding their processes from using digital tools and designing SMART buildings to using new methods of construction and data management tools. These new ways of working will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases.
Employment
In 2022 there are around 201,500 people employed in Scotland.*
Job Availability
By 2025, the construction and built environment industry will need an estimated 20,000 more people to fill job openings in Scotland alone*
Job Diversity
There are 12,871 Modern Apprentices in Scotland training in construction.*
*Skills Sector Assessment 2022