Last week, we kicked off our Careers in Construction Month campaign by answering a simple question: why us? We strongly recommend giving it a read for a breakdown of who we are, and why you should consider working for us – you can find the blog here.
This week, we want to explore this further; both for apprentices, and our other roles across the company. To do this, we spoke to our Recruitment Manager Ewan Mason – who works with all new starters that join HCE – and pitched him a single question: what are the benefits of a career at Howard Civil Engineering?
From an apprentice perspective, a career in construction is a popular path to take. The Careers & Enterprise Company highlighted that, in a 2024 survey of 100,000 young people, construction took a top five spot in terms of career choice. But what can you expect from an apprenticeship with us? Here’s what Ewan had to say…
- Qualified Mentors: For aspiring engineers, our ICE qualified staff enable faster learning and a direct line of contact if needed.
- A Bespoke Learning Experience: We offer a structured learning journey from start to finish, encompassing your entire apprenticeship and/or education.
- The Wage You Deserve: Our pay reflects responsibility, which means you can expect to be fairly compensated every step of the way.
- Proven Progression: HCE is home to countless examples of staff who have progressed massively since they began, like Dominic Bourke; previously an Apprentice Engineer, he now works in a high-level managerial position. There’s also Steve Dakin, whose career journey you can read about here.
- Access To Autonomy: Those who work hard, show dedication, and pick things up quickly are recognised at HCE, and as a result are given the ability to prove themselves further with increased autonomy.
- Chartership Opportunities: For Quantity Surveyors and Engineers who display proven experience, we offer chartership opportunities to elevate their careers even further.
These are just a few of the many excellent reasons an apprenticeship at HCE could take you further than you had thought was possible. In addition to all of this, you’ll receive other wider benefits such as service awards, exposure to a wide range of work (housing, commercial, infrastructure, etc), company vehicles, cross progression (meaning you’re never tied down to your current path, and can expand into other areas of this industry and our business should you so choose), as well as the opportunity to work alongside other likeminded individuals that truly understand your role.
As always, keep an eye on our website’s careers page here for the latest opportunities we have on offer.
