Explore Exciting Career Opportunities: Behind-the-Scenes Tours of Welsh Construction Sites!

Discover the Future of Construction in South Wales

Construction sites in South Wales are set to inspire the next generation of workers through exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Booking is now open for Open Doors 2025, an initiative run by Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS. This event will run from 17 to 22 March, offering pre-booked tours of various construction sites and workplaces, including 16 locations in South Wales.

Why Are These Tours Important?

The construction industry is facing a significant challenge, needing to recruit 50,000 new workers annually to meet the increasing demand for housing, infrastructure, and maintenance, as reported by the Construction Skills Network.

Featured Tours

Among the notable projects hosting tours are:

• The Court School: Construction of two new buildings in Fairwater and Llanrumney, increasing school capacity from 36 to 72 places.
• HSS: The Hire Service Company: Tours of their Treforest warehouse, showcasing roles from branch managers to engineers.
• Prince Charles Hospital: A £220 million refurbishment project in Merthyr Tydfil.
• Bridgend College: New town centre campus tour.
• Swansea Redevelopment: Transformation of the former BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings into a Community Hub.
• Gower College: Major redevelopment of the Gorseinon Campus, concluding in 2026.
• Tilbury Douglas: Inviting visitors to engage in quantity surveying and other activities at their Swansea base.
• Siderise: Hosting a workshop in Maesteg demonstrating the journey of construction materials.

Quote from Industry Leader

Julie White, Chair of Build UK, emphasized:

“Open Doors brings to life an industry that offers a career for everyone – whether that is on site or behind the scenes in an office-based role. Nearly 90 percent of visitors that attended an Open Doors event last year said they were more likely to consider a career in construction following their visit.”

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the diverse roles within the construction industry and book a tour today!