Building a future: career prospects in civil engineering

The UK’s construction industry is ramping up activity in 2017. Last month, the government announced more than £500 billion worth of infrastructure investment - money that will benefit everything from the country’s built environment to its communications networks.

This follows an announcement the £23 billion National Productivity Investment Fund which includes infrastructure investments of over £2.6 billion to improve transport networks. The government is also planning a multi-million-pound package on the future of broadband, and £7.2 billion to support the construction of new homes. In total, the investment is expected to create demand for more than 250,000 construction by 2020.

The funding has been described by the government as ‘the largest and most comprehensive ever’ creating a golden era in UK infrastructure. Chief secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, claims: ‘This record infrastructure pipeline is set to make a real difference to people’s lives from quicker and easier journeys, to better broadband access, and building more homes for people who need them in high demand areas.’