Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Careers in the Spotlight during National Careers Week

Cambridge Regional College (CRC) has joined forces with Cambridgeshire based civil engineering and infrastructure company, Milestone Infrastructure, to create a set of careers videos to inspire young people and help them choose the right career for them. The videos will be highlighted during National Careers Week 2024 (4^th-9^th March) and coinciding careers fairs being held in Cambridge and Huntingdon with over 60 recruiting employers.

This collaboration forms part of a wider project funded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), aimed at enhancing careers information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) provision for young people in the region. This video project builds on the success of previous Career Spotlights produced with SPT Labtech.

The latest videos capture the experience of individuals working in a range of onsite and office roles from Graduate Civil Engineer to Environmental Manager and HR Business Partner. Several show live infrastructure projects including Milton Road in Cambridge.

The Career Spotlights series features professionals talking about what their job entails, their careers and how they got there.

Gary Williams, Business Director, Milestone Infrastructure, said, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with CRC and highlight the career opportunities within the highways industry.  As a company we employ roles across all disciplines with the added benefit of knowing the work you do directly benefits the local community. We can’t wait to welcome the next generation into our ranks.”

Cllr Elisa Meschini, Chair of the GCP’s Executive Board, said:

“The Milestone films not only highlight the exciting career opportunities available within the construction industry, but also showcase the benefits their hard work brings to the wider community. Thousands of people enjoy better daily journeys along the Histon Road and thousands more will enjoy better walking, cycling and bus journeys along Milton Road when Milestone completes work on the GCP’s latest project later this year.” 

The Career Spotlights cover the following roles:

Schemes Manager, Schemes Supervisor, Highways Treatments and Cyclic Activities Manager, Site Operative, Site Agent, Project Manager, HR Business Partner, Environmental Manager, Trainee Civil Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Planner, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Senior Design Technician, Senior Quantity Surveyor, and Graduate Civil Engineer.

Mo Horan, Assistant Principal, Employer and International Engagement, Cambridge Regional College said, “The videos highlight the possibilities for young people looking at their career options and shine a spotlight on the day-to-day activities of a variety of roles. We are thrilled that they will be shared with schools and CRC students.

“Milestone Infrastructure generously let us film people that work across their company. The result is real life work stories that will inspire and inform young people to take the first steps on their career path. With infrastructure sector jobs profiled, we hope the videos will help expose people to the varied roles that exist in our region during National Careers Week and beyond.”

The videos will be available for viewing on the college website, www.camre.ac.uk/careers_hub  and Form the Future will highlight to students through their delivery in schools and offer as a resource on their website, formthefuture.org.uk

“Continuing their informative Career Spotlight series, Form the Future look forward to using these invaluable resources from CRC across the region when exploring career options and pathways with students. The videos are an accessible way for students to learn more about the variety of roles within a local company.”  Anne Bailey, CEO, Form the Future CIC.

The Career Spotlights are being released during the week that the project’s Apprenticeships, Jobs and Careers Fairs take place at the college campuses in Cambridge (5th March 4:00pm to 6:00pm) and Huntingdon (7th March 4:00pm to 6:00pm). Over 60 employers are set to be attending collectively, from a range of industries and recruiting across many professions, including Milestone Infrastructure’s team. Young people currently in school or college or adults looking for a job or career change can book their place for free at www.camre.ac.uk/careersfairs