If you’ve been working for while you’ll have transferable skills that are needed in housing now.
Whether you’re interested in building new homes, strategic roles, housing management or the creative aspects of construction, you’ll find a fulfilling, impactful career that directly shapes the future.
Did you know?
- The UK housing sector is experiencing an acute skills shortage with 83% of construction industry businesses reporting a lack of skilled workers.
- Plans for 300,000 houses to be built each year are creating high demand for skills like yours.
- Heat pump installations need to increase 20-fold to meet government targets by 2030 and a lack of skilled staff for retrofitting is seen as the UK social housing sector’s most significant barrier to making homes more energy efficient.
- The world around us is changing and so is the housing sector. We’re more green, more diverse and offer more exciting careers than ever before.
I’ve got skills from another industry, what are my options?
The housing sector welcomes people from all walks of life, especially if you have transferable skills to contribute. Wherever you started your career, you can upskill or reskill to apply your skills and talents in housing.
Do you have any of these top ten transferable skills for a career in housing?
-Leadership
-Time management
-Technology
-Communication
-Research and analysis
-Problem solving
-Organisation
-Team work
-Administrative and clerical
-Commercial awareness
Find out more about these skills and where they can take you on the Go Construct website.
“We can create spaces that are inclusive, contextual and beautiful at the same time,”
Natalia Roussou, Landscape Design Director, HTA Design
Apprenticeships aren’t just for young people any more. Find out if an apprenticeship is right for you and search for construction and built environment apprenticeships on Apprenticeships UK.
Specific qualifications are needed for many roles. See how you can develop at any stage in your career with the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Need help? Get free advice on changing your career online, on the phone or using web chat from the National Careers Service.
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