Construction Diaries
Thinking about a career within construction? Find out what those working in the industry have to say about the job you are considering. You can also check out video clips of people sharing their experiences of working in the construction industry.
Diary Finder
Caroline Gray,
Aged 32
Qualifications
HND Building
What do you do day-to-day?
I manage and co-ordinate the team on site, monitor the construction programme and the costs associated with the project. I liaise between the client and the design team. There's a lot of interest in our site, so I need to address any issues raised by the public.
What advice would you give prospective students?
If you relish a challenge, then this is the career for you! You have to have confidence because you've got to make lots of decisions. I'd recommend work experience to get a feel for any job and the working environment.
Good bits about your job?
It's constantly changing, you never get two projects the same. I love the variety and working as part of the team. I get a real buzz leading up to handing the project over to the client.