Part-time work is very unlikely. Career breaks are unlikely. Travel Travel within a working day is frequent Absence from home at night is occasional Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance Traditionally a male job but an increasing number of women are accepted each year. The professional institutions offer Associate Member status to relevant HNDs. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Special entry requirements You will need unrestricted geographical mobility and be available for working long, abnormal hours.
Physical fitness is important.
Most mature entrants to site engineering come from the skilled labour force. Employers may be sceptical about mobility, motivation and stamina. Competition Vacancies are affected by the economic climate. Tips for entry Try to get vacation work on site. Large firms of contractors recruit via the University Milkround, but speculative enquiries are useful, especially to smaller firms.