How to get a construction job in the UK: ADVICE for foreigners 

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.

can indian apply my frnd

It will put you in a better position for a job yes

adam levi pretty good I would say especially if you have a good background in surveying

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I don’t think anyone would entertain offering you a job without the right visa in place first

She's not brother.

did you find any BIM courses

@@rav7050 not yet, looking ahead

@@ketansahota1301she could be, you can’t assume these days

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

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

Please how can I get the job I am a Nigeria ​@@Yinksz

@@PeterSunday-g5c do you already have experience from Nigeria?

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

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Hi bro

@Sam Rogers how sure you are that he cnt afford >?????????

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.

Same situation bro

Hello bro

study first then when you are here apply for jobs

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 completely agree I hate cscs

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.

i'm afraid you have to do the course in person

Hey! I'd maybe start with doing a surveyor course over here and then go from there?

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

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

It would, but I think experience counts for a lot, and sometimes overrides any type of course or letters after your name :)

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.

Not at all

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

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Hi madam.i from pakisatan.i have done 3 years diploma in civil engineering.i need job in uk.so can you help me?

Any construction management ones really. I think book knowledge will only get you so far. I've only relied on experience to be honest

thanks

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)

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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?!

Thanks

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?

Et Et thanks so much

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.