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20/02/2014
UU Unveils 150 Graduate Construction Jobs
150 new graduate construction jobs have been unveiled by the University of Ulster, indicating what it believes are "signs of recovery in the sector".
The opportunities were announced at the built environment placement and graduate recruitment event organised by the University, which facilitates students seeking year-out placements and full time graduate employment.
Over 30 companies from across the UK including Lagan Construction, McLaughlin & Harvey, H&J Martin, AECOM and Grahams, met with students and recent graduates to promote the opportunities on offer.
Opportunities included surveying, health and safety, construction management, renewable energy management and civil engineering.
Of the 150 positions on offer, approximately 90 are full time graduate level jobs. The remainder are 12-month work placements.
Head of the University of Ulster’s School of the Built Environment Professor Greg Lloyd said: "We are all aware of how the construction sector has been affected by the downturn but the number of opportunities on offer today is extremely positive news.
"What is particularly impressive is the fact that our talented students are so sought after by both local and GB firms who could easily access graduates elsewhere. Many of the firms have spoken of the strong work ethic and commitment demonstrated by Ulster’s graduates which makes them so employable."
(IT/CD)
The opportunities were announced at the built environment placement and graduate recruitment event organised by the University, which facilitates students seeking year-out placements and full time graduate employment.
Over 30 companies from across the UK including Lagan Construction, McLaughlin & Harvey, H&J Martin, AECOM and Grahams, met with students and recent graduates to promote the opportunities on offer.
Opportunities included surveying, health and safety, construction management, renewable energy management and civil engineering.
Of the 150 positions on offer, approximately 90 are full time graduate level jobs. The remainder are 12-month work placements.
Head of the University of Ulster’s School of the Built Environment Professor Greg Lloyd said: "We are all aware of how the construction sector has been affected by the downturn but the number of opportunities on offer today is extremely positive news.
"What is particularly impressive is the fact that our talented students are so sought after by both local and GB firms who could easily access graduates elsewhere. Many of the firms have spoken of the strong work ethic and commitment demonstrated by Ulster’s graduates which makes them so employable."
(IT/CD)
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