Careers Advice

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced a new pilot programme introducing a data, analytics and intelligence pathway to chartered surveyor status. The initiative responds to increasing demand for professionals with advanced digital and data expertise across the built and natural environment sectors. Developed in collaboration with a cross-industry working group, the pathway is part of a wider RICS pilot exploring...

The UK government’s latest reforms to post-16 education and skills are set to reshape how young people enter the construction industry – and could play a crucial role in tackling the sector’s persistent skills shortage. With £625 million committed to construction training and a target of 60,000 additional workers, the focus is firmly on strengthening the talent pipeline. This comes at a critical time, with skills shortages accounting for...

The Department of Finance has opened applications for the role of Chair of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC). This is a key opportunity for experienced construction professionals to shape evidence-based building standards and influence the future of construction and design in Northern Ireland. The Chair will lead the Committee, coordinate advice to the Department, chair meetings, participate in...