Construction and Engineering Apprenticeships
You only have to glance at the skyline across Manchester to see that the construction sector is thriving. But could an industry-wide skills shortage be about to bring Manchester's boom to a shuddering halt?
As well as an ageing workforce, there is a distinct lack of young talent choosing to enter the construction industry, resulting in a worrying skills shortage within the sector.
Greater Manchester has ambitious plans for growth over the next five years in areas like housing and enhancing transport networks in the region. The construction and engineering sectors are vital in realising these plans, as well as for the recovery of the economy nationwide. We must act now to help close the skills gap and future proof the construction sector.
There has never been a more significant time, in recent years if not decades, for the need for excellent construction and engineering experts and degree apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to up-skill your staff whilst they are still working, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge from university to the workplace on an ongoing basis.
To contact the Apprenticeship Service Unit, email apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk, call +44 (0)161 295 3063 or complete the contact us form.
Our courses
We offer apprenticeship programmes across various construction and engineering subject areas, including quantity surveying, building surveying, property and real estate and civil engineering.
Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying)
Apprentices will advance their financial, technical and managerial construction related knowledge with our Quantity Surveying course, which is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
Chartered Surveyor (Building Surveying)
Apprentices will be educated to the highest industry standards on this Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited course. They will achieve professional status whilst developing professional and technical skills specific to building surveying.
Chartered Surveyor (Real Estate Development and Management)
A gateway to professional status, our property and real estate course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and equips apprentices with the professional, technical and collaborative skills to build a lucrative and rewarding career.
Civil Engineer
Led by our IStructE award-winning civil engineering team, our civil engineering degree apprenticeship will equip students with the knowledge and skills to create the future infrastructure, buildings and facilities that improve our quality of life.
Construction Project Management
Our experienced academic team draws on strong construction industry links to ensure students have a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, industrial site visits and career networking opportunities.
Construction Site Supervisor
This CertHE is aligned to the requirements of a professional career in the built environment as a Construction Site Supervisor, and help you learn the technical and practical skills needed to satisfy industry and employer needs.
Construction Quantity Surveying Technician
Aimed at new starters or junior members in the quantity surveying profession, this Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) accredited programme will help develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of cost management within the construction industry.
Construction Quantity Surveyor
This Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) accredited programme will help develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of cost management within the construction industry.
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Case Studies
We have welcomed well over 3,000 apprentices to the University across a range of courses including Quantity Surveying, Real Estate and Development and Management, Civil Engineering and Building Surveying.
Our apprentices have excelled on their chosen apprenticeship and gained valuable skills and experience to progress their careers.
Find out how our apprentices balance their studies alongside their work and what advice they would give to others considering an apprenticeship.
Women in Construction
Did you know that less than 35% of graduates in STEM subjects worldwide are women - and that stat is even lower in subjects like engineering? We're working to change that.
Watch our video below to hear from some of our female apprentices about their experience working within a male dominated industry, and how their apprenticeship has helped them to take the next step in their career in construction.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or want to start your organisations route into apprenticeships, contact apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk or call +44 (0)161 295 3063.