How to get a construction job in the UK: ADVICE for foreigners
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- This is a question you guys ask all the time, so here is the answer or at least a little guidance on how to get a construction job in the UK, specifically if you are a foreigner or international worker. The UK construction industry seems to offer a lot for international workers, but it can be difficult to navigate the job scene and find a good contract. Here in the video I have outlined some tips that should help you find a job.
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I understand how incredibly frustrating things can be if you want to enter the UK construction industry from abroad, you don't have any idea where to start looking for a job. So hopefully if you follow some of the tips in this video it might help you in your search for either a job in engineering, management or even labouring on a UK building site. I have also detailed some advice for international students who maybe looking for a construction job in the UK too, so I hope you find these resources helpful. Finding a job, is never easy but it is achievable with some hard work.
Video Time Stamps:
2:20 Transferable skills
3:15 Advice for students
3:55 Eligibility to work in the UK
4:23 Your work options
5:12 UK work requirements
6:00 Language skills
6:45 Where to look for jobs
8:00 References
8:46 UK salary and wages
Minimum requirement certificates for UK site workers:
www.cscs.uk.com/
Recruitment agencies:
www.hays.co.uk/
www.tsa-ltd.com/
www.randstad.co.uk/
carmichaeluk.com/
Some great advice ..Power to you for putting it out there
Thanks
Very informative video ! Thank you so much for sharing.
Cheers
Loved it, thank you ❤️
Also really liked the channel name 😍
Love your channel so well presented well done
Et Et thanks so much
Thanks for your information. Good one
First time I am seeing your video. Short and sweet It's really impressive and Useful. I am actively looking for a Job in UK from India/Dubai. I will apply your ideas in searching. Hope will get it done. Thank you.
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nice content... Much informative .. realy apriciate.
thanks
Join the British Army Reserve ( formerly T.A.) I guarantee that within a few weeks of joining , by networking you be offered a job on a building/construction site.
Wow the intro is sick.
So brilliantb
Quite informative! Thanks for the video! If may I ask, can you elaborate more on the "transferable skills" ? And also, do you think being chartered (e.g., CEng, IEng, MICE, IStructE, MRICS, etc) is a must prior to finding a job in the UK? Thanks once again for the video. Cheers!
You most certainly don't have to be chartered to work in the UK. In fact, I've only worked with a handful of engineers who are chartered.
@@SheWhoDaresWins Ma'am does carrying a title chartered really makes a difference...I am asking in terms of salary and does it make it easy for us to find a job???
@@SanjayS-ek1ox yes, Chargership status will increase your wages and you can negotiate more flexibly as you belong to a professional body and have high standards, always learning snd following key construction protocols, your also more likely to know different changes in legislation etc.
@@SheWhoDaresWins Good day, is it possible to find employment as a labourer with no qualifications, but I only have experience
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
New subscriber ❤️ from India 🇮🇳
plz make a video on type of part time jobs in construction industry.
The only part time jobs are the for subcontractors. That limits you to trades. If you want to be part of the project management, or finance planning etc you have to work to the demands of the project.
Good working
thank you
Currently studying in UK, I need to find a job this year. Still thinking which city I should go. Thanks for your advice!
Birmingham - Construction scene is booming!
@@lehal I want to find Revit job, seems like London and Birmingham have the most opportunities compared to other cities. Thanks for your advice.
@@lehal how much I can make per day in construction sir
Thank you
I am glad to listen this video ❤️... actually I am looking to have masters in construction engineering management in uel ...so I would like to ask one thing i.e how is the scope for civil engineers in uk and opportunities for fresher construction manager
Thank you for the valuable information... Can you please tell me what are the best universities for Bachelor of Construction Management(Construction Project Management) in the UK. What would you recommend?
Thank you for the informations. What exceptional skill should i have to work as a quantitity surveyor?
thanks for the information, it's very helpful to foreigners who want to work in the construction industry! I'm from Hong Kong with a geomatics degree, working in a consultant firm as a junior in survey team. I'm lack field experience but desktop software, do you have any suggestions to begin with a land survey job in UK?
Hey! I'd maybe start with doing a surveyor course over here and then go from there?
Hello, I am from Russia, and I saw this video on 0.75 speed with sub, probably I understood eighty percent your speech. Thank you for nice advices. When I will can understand this video on 1.00 speed without sub, I will start to find a job.
Александр Шумаков ah nice!! Glad it was helpful for you!
Продолжай учится..все получится..пересматривай любимые фильмы на английском
Ты английский учишь или ищешь работу как Инженер?
@@tonnag7588 выходит что и то и другое😅
@@MyPrimeShape спасибо за совет😉
Hello there. I just wanted to inquire how the job outlook is there in UK for land surveyors. I'm thinking of moving from Canada to UK and would love to know what my career prospects are there.
adam levi pretty good I would say especially if you have a good background in surveying
Would MICE be a big plus in applying jobs in the UK? I am from Hong Kong and sort of noticed that Chartered Engineers in the UK are on the practical sides instead of on the management side? Thanks!
It would, but I think experience counts for a lot, and sometimes overrides any type of course or letters after your name :)
Thanks so much for your videos. Im from Africa, I have a Bsc in Quantity surveying but coming back from a break. I plan to do an msc in Construction project and cost management in Coventry uni next year with the intention of staying in the UK to work afterwards. Do you feel employers will have any form of prejudice or descrimination to Africans?
john Enekwechi hey that’s awesome and there is lots of work going in that part of the country right now :). I’ve worked with a few African engineers over the years and none of them have mentioned being discriminated against. Let’s hope that’s something you also don’t have to encounter ! Best of luck
You probably wont be able to work straight after graduation as you wont have a work visa. Probably best to get a few years experience in your own country before looking further afield
Thank you very much for your videos! I have one question. Should I have the white CSCS card before applying for Graduate Civil Engineer jobs in the UK?
It will put you in a better position for a job yes
Thnks
My advice is stay in your own country and do your best for your own people.
love this and wise during the current climate
@@SheWhoDaresWins I don't mean it in the way that you think. I've been working in construction in the UK for over 15 years, prob more. The influx of economic migrants in to the UK is a negative for the people of the UK, because it pushes wages down. Basic economics: larger workforce=lower wages. Don't take that the wrong way, I have worked with Eastern Europeans and Sikh Indians, and they are great people, but their priorities are with their own people(rightly so), and their own country. They are here so they can be rich over there. Most of the money they earn here leaves our economy, which makes our currency devalue(capital outflow).
Having said that, the UK is still the best place in the world to work in construction, our safety standards are the best. I recently did the SMSTS course, and it enlightened me as to how rigorous our safety standards are.
@@ed1998 I agree with what you have written, they have overflooded the workforce and driven down wages.
@@ed1998 if foreigners are competitive to you, it means that you have poor qualifications and experience in your own country
@@seawolf6309 Wrong and false. I was making a comment about economics. If you increase the amount of people in a workforce(through immigration) you will push wages down. There are other negatives as well, such as capital outflow. Also, very few foreigners are in skilled trades, so it is not a case of being out competed in terms of experience and qualifications. I would assume from your comment that you don't work in construction in the UK.
Mam thank u so much
I'm starting a new job as a junior engineer. Can you please tell how much different will it be from a setting out role? Is it a broader role?
It will be broader but depends on the company, i believe most junior engineers will. be setting out too. it;s best to ask your employer what the job will involve
I am still apply but visa problems. Sometimes I had interview
This is the brutal truth my fellow foreigners in the UK! I’ve been living in the UK for almost 16years now, and did all my best to get into the construction industry as they say most skills are needed and included in the skills shortage list. But NEPOTISM runs in this country and that’s the brutal truth, eventually I already gave up and just living daily for the shittest of the shit jobs that they don’t like. I’m a qualified Electrical Engineer and has level 5 UK NARIC conversion plus level 2&3 Electrical Installation. I’m so tired of studying and doing trainings but you don’t get a call about your application.
Try a company and a different industry as a trainee where they might appreciate your experience. e.g Train maintenance, telecoms fitter etc
@@Yinksz good call
How is the job role of CAD Technician in surveying department? Like do you feel it lives upto standard of a proper graduate engineer or these jobs are meant for high school diplomas? What shall be your opinion?
I am from the uk currently living abroad and I would like to become a crane operator.
Gd morning mam hoping you have also a job for structural fitter ..thanks
Hello I have one year and five months in construction as a construction laborer with no certificate and I stutter a bit. Wondering if I have a chance of working in the UK doing the same thing and am from Jamaica 🇯🇲
This is very informative. Thanks for making.
I have a question. I am an Architect from India and now studying in uk for MSc in Construction Project Management. Since I have an Architecture background will this affect on getting a job. Or the employer prefer Civil Engineering background student.
Please help.
Hello bro
Much Informative dear! Could you suggest me which course is better, Msc in construction project management or quantity surveying or Real estate i am literally confuse.
Neither one is better than the other, you just need to figure out which one you like. They all have good job prospects
@adnan, if youre planning to school in the UK, you could check out Msc in construction project and cost management in coventry uni (which is a mixture of construction project management and quantity surveying)
What's the most important and required softwares that I most know as a civil engineer to work in construction ?
Probably cad and bim depending on your job
Also, I would like to ask you, is the reference in Britain is the ACI code?
@@abdutalha8503 Nope there are Eurocodes, which subsitute british standards, but you are able to use both. Hope it helps
Thank you very much for your help
Hello Mam.. I am an indian mechanical engineer with 8 yrs experience in M&E Quantity Surveying in Dubai and working towards MRICS (APC candidate). I am planning to do Masters in Quantity surveying from sheffield hallam uni coming sep22. In my case, how tough it would be to get a job in UK after degree. Any advice or suggestion.. please
Hi am students of impact institute and I want to come and continue in UK and I am doing building construction
Can an international student with civil structural engineering experience from home country get a part time role job in the uk while studying
Hi, I'm a graduated surveying engineer I'm living at Turkey. I want to move Australia with graduated engineer visa or a language school and get a job in land surveying because I can't find a job in my country. But I haven't got job experiencens except intern. What can I do? could I working in here and get some experiences or going there without experince? Young unemploying is sicnificant issue in Turkey.
I have done graduation in civil engineering, But I have no work experience. Should I do masters in construction project management at Heriot-Watt University ?
Will I get a job after doing masters in uk ?
Does those certification ,can we do it online ?
If so please can you provide the link ?please .
i'm afraid you have to do the course in person
Hi , I’m studying a two year university diploma in building and construction, what’s the job vacancies in site manager for graduates like
What must a graduate know
Do the SMSTS course, the HSE for MAP test, and First Aid at Work with Red Cross or StJohn Ambulance, and you're good to go.
With your degree and the above, you might be able to get the black CSCS card, don't quote me on that though.
decent, but the experience is key. You'll most likely need to do work experience or look for a graduate specific job
hi, Is it easy to get a draftsman job in uk?
Can you explain how a member is in Istrut.
I would like to know, is it possible that i'v first came to UK as tourist, and seek and possibly find some job opportunities, and afterwords get work permit visa, before come as a resident and working in UK.
I don’t think anyone would entertain offering you a job without the right visa in place first
Any books recommended to read before moving to the UK?
Any construction management ones really. I think book knowledge will only get you so far. I've only relied on experience to be honest
Is there any chances of job for Indian Structural engineers who knows ETABS,SAFE,SAP2000,CSI Bridge softwares with little knowledge on EURO CODES
I really interest to work in UK
nice.maam.
maam.i have done DAE diploma associate engineer (civil).can i apply..???
I want to come and work in the uk
Hi,I am from Sri Lanka.I have construction and Design company ,Pls kindly advice me how to find job.
1) I can do drawing Archi,Structural and MEP also.
hello, am from Ghana i hold a first degree in civil engineering and a second degree in structural engineering with about 8 yrs experience. can i get a job in the uk?
How to get into construction industry as a mechanical enginner (fresher from india)
Can you just tell me the options for getting Jobs in UK from abroad? I am currently working in Dubai as M&E construction manager for the last 6 years and I have 10 years of total experience in construction.
There are so many! You just need to think about what you need to do and start applying.
This Is A Man's World , I already registered in many job sites and applied for lot of positions. But I felt they would contact only if we are available in UK.
Hii Mam This is Umesh chandra Jangam I am persuing my masters in Teesside University as civil and Structural Engineering is there any way to get in to the job?
Iam Binoy Anthony,Iam a structure fabricator ,worked in lamprell energy LTD (British company)now I am in London,how can I get the job as a fabricator in structural steel
Hi ma'am could you please tell me which Master's degree I can do in the UK to get a permanent job. I have completed my B.E in Civil engineering
Hi bro
@Sam Rogers how sure you are that he cnt afford >?????????
Hello brother, I would like to know about the demand in BIM jobs, I'm interested in taking the course under student visa. Is it a right choice? Love from India 🇮🇳
She's not brother.
did you find any BIM courses
@@rav7050 not yet, looking ahead
@@ketansahota1301she could be, you can’t assume these days
Hi.. can my husband get safety officer in contraction .He has experience as safety officer from UAE.
My dear, I want to your advice, I have a scholarship in the UK, I am a civil engineer have 10 years field experience. My question is if I get a Master degree from the UK 🇬🇧 that important to get a good job in the UK or Arab Gulf countries. That's master increase my chance or not
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Hi , I did my post graduation from a UK University during 2014 to 16 in construction management and presently working in India. What's my chance of getting a Job in UK ?
Same situation bro
Did you go college to become a setting out engineer?
I want to apply for job tier 2 visa so what education required and which place in UK often construction work is going on
We all want wealth, but how do we achieve it? It starts with a successful career which relies on your skills and talents. Invest in yourself Identify your talents and find a way to turn them into an income-generating vehicle. In doing so, you can truly leverage your career into an "engine of your wealth. If you want to go big, stop thinking small. mindset people are people who make it things happen Billionaires and successful people are not people who never fail, but people who never quit. If you want to be a billionaire think like one because there’s no other greater joy than having financial freedom and a life free of debts, All thanks to Mr Nicholas. he made me who I am today through binary options trade. with his accurate trading strategies i earn $40,550 monthly. I really appreciate it. it is suitable everyone can trade from anywhere and anytime, Reach on Instergram @ncholas__fxtrade or Whats App:+1(518) 633-5966.
Hi
madam.i from pakisatan.i have done 3 years diploma in civil engineering.i need job in uk.so can you help me?
Should search in London or outside of London for more opportunity’s?
I would say yes, london has a lot of competition for engineers and outside of London there are plenty of companies/projects looking for engineers
Hello, I got 3+ years experience in construction (site work) as junior engineer and got a graduate degree from Bangladesh. Is it possible to get a construction job in London/ Birmingham by this qualification? Also, plz suggest some good construction related courses in this places . Thanks.
@Bernado Fitness and money???
I am a Civil Engineer and had worked for 4 years in Nepal. Like you said in the video, my job title was a general engineer but i have done the surveying, setting out, quality checking and estimating. Overall, i have worked as an assistant manager. I have even worked as a cad designer for a small consultant. I have moved to UK for 6 months and realise not all the work is done by a single person but has different title for each unique work. I have acquired CSCS card and have been applying for so many jobs but haven't yet received any feedback. i hope you could tell me what else do i need to get a job ?
Try to equivalet all certificate to www.naric.co.uk
Hello
Have u moved to uk for studies or for job ?! If for studies have u completed ua studies and do u have a job ?! Is there any scope of civil engineering in uk?!
mam I'm doing land survey diploma in India and would like to work in uk. could you please suggest some plans for getting there
I'm afraid that will have to be done by yourself. Lots of people do it, but you have to find your own way and contacts like everyone else.
Thanks for your video. I play the Banjo, can I have a job XD
Asking for your help with the map of the house
I am from India .
I want to job in UK .
Your video are so motivative thanks for this .
Please please help and guide me to get job in UK and how .
You got job in uk
No
Do you need to write English test before applying
Fresher engineer can apply ?
Hi i want to go uk in construction labour i have experience pl are you help me? I am from Bangladesh
Hello, this was a very helpful video.
I am a civil engineer ( 28 years) I have shifted to the UK recently, my diploma is from India and most of my experience is in the middle east. is my indian diploma valid here ?
Are you working there or on study visa
@@yourhomebuddy140 work
I can come in UK construction
Hi
Maam I am civil engineering can i internship in UK plz rep
Нормальная тема когда постоянно говоришь что очень сильно спрашивают , просят помощи, а на самом деле все не так
You’ve got to work and research simple
dear you are great i want to be Secretary i can lead your project as i have documentation field more then 12 years experience, and me is coming to bachelor degree program in September
2022 intake.
My dear I want to your advise I am Civil site engineer diploma holder from india fresher. I am searching job in UK totaljobs website so . What is that right website. And civil site engineer construction company job are available for diploma holder fresher. Please help me 😰
Thank you for this video Ma'am! Just arrived in the UK a month ago and now I'm with my wife who works at the NHS for nearly 5 years now. I am a Licensed Civil Engineer in my home country, the Philippines. Just want to ask if it is possible for me to get a job 1st before getting the CSCS Card? And what CSCS card is best for me? Thank you very much! please upload more videos about Civil Engineering. More power and Stay safe! :)
@@Bringon-ij4qi Hi Thomas! They're not upset, actually, they are more ever-supportive. They even allow me to take an official leave with pay while looking for work here in the UK. It is just they want me to grow as a person and as a professional. This is also my goal, I love the weather here, I like the people, and I love the way the British people build. Environmentally-friendly builds, you always connect nature into the structure. Yea. So I'm excited to work with you all someday, hopefully. :)
@@Bringon-ij4qi Thank you! Been helping the country for almost 7yrs now. Helped a lot of interior and poor communities access to potable water, link to the main town by building roads and bridges, and shelter for them. Whatever knowledge i would acquire here is for my home country also. Thanks for some insights. Keep safe!☺️
Hello sir, i just want to verify if the degree and prc certication credited in UK. Planning to migrate there with my wife who is also a nhs nurse.
Hoping to find a suitable job that will fit my skills and knowledge as a civil engineer in UK.
@@johnkingacosta5763 Hello Sir! Sorry for the late reply, I rarely check notifs in youtube. With regards to your question, Yes po. So better be sure that all documents po are present before going here. Kasi matagal ang processing kung dito mo na siya e accomplish (based on my actual experience😅). Lalo na yung membership certificate from PICE. That’s it. Message me po, if ever my questions pa kayo. Thank you🤗
Scope of construction project management in UK ⁉️⁉️⁉️
i am from india i completed my btech civil engineering
i am planning to study in UK which coarse is best and to get job easily
please inform me madam
study first then when you are here apply for jobs
Great more advice for more labourers that will make my wages stay as they are for another 20 plus years. Tell them to pay truck drivers to get into the uk
What about apprenticeships?
absolutely they are an awesome way to get in
What are the differences between apprentice and graduate. Apprenticeship are only designed for youngsters or as well for middle age people?
Halo
you are gorgeous thank you so much :)
can I have a sitting out engineer course? if yes how and where?I'm in Leeds
Try google search engineering and building courses in leeds
Google finchley college London they provide setting out course
Also Enka college, Citb etc..
@@tonnag7588 is finchley college good ? I want to take course with them and I found the courses expensive so shall I take the risk
My country India and my sata onily Punjab
Please please l want job
Why for foreigners? Why not young Brits(all ethnicities)? I'm 2nd & 3rd Gen immigrant. Our youth are being neglected; in favour of someone you have to tell 6 different synonyms so they can try to understand you, then you have to use Google translate to no avail; it's not isolated it's on most sites now
Im mason job
Thanks, great video 🙌🏿.
Can I have a job now, please 🥺🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Just kidding 😂😅
How can I do it as a heavy equipment operator / skilled trade not engineer
It's a bit more difficult. You have to have your machine tickets and these cost money. You will usually be required to pay for these yourself before a company will give you a job. Some companies will take you on as a labourer then help you cover the cost for the ticket, but only if you promise to stay working for them.
Is 50 too old for construction in the U.K.?
Not at all