Building Careers in the Built Environment

Helping young people understand the opportunities available across property and construction is an important part of Skillcrown’s approach to social value.

Our Land & Development Director, Matt Arnold, recently attended the Leigh Stationers’ Academy Careers & Higher Education Fair, representing the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as an Inspire Ambassador.

The event brought together more than 1,500 students from Years 7–13, giving them the opportunity to explore different careers, higher education routes, apprenticeships and future employment opportunities.

Throughout the day, Matt spoke to students about careers in surveying, property, construction and development, as well as sharing some insight into the work undertaken by Skillcrown.

From identifying land and securing planning permission through to technical design, commercial management, construction and handover, the conversations helped demonstrate just how many different professions are involved in delivering the places where people live and work.

Just as importantly, the event gave students the opportunity to discuss the different routes into the industry.  A career in the built environment does not necessarily require one set pathway, with opportunities available through university, apprenticeships, work experience and other forms of vocational training.

By supporting careers events such as this, we hope to give young people a better understanding of our industry and encourage them to consider opportunities they may not previously have known existed.

For Skillcrown, creating an impact means looking beyond the homes and buildings we deliver and helping to support the next generation of people who may one day help build them.