Construction and Building Trades
The demand for skilled construction workers is constantly on the rise. Just look at Sheffield alone – everywhere you look something is being built.
As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive team developing knowledge, skills and behaviours that will benefit you throughout your career journey. And let’s not forget that you will also receive an industry recognised qualification.
Careers you can train for with an Apprenticeship
Click on the roles below to find out more about them. For more information or to register your interest, please click the 'register your interest' button.
Key Skills Needed:
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Inclusive
Communication
Problem Solving
Total no. of jobs
52,000
In South Yorkshire by 2028
2,700 new jobs created in South Yorkshire
Employers we work with
Success Stories
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Tom Humphreys
Civil Engineering Apprentice
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Tom is currently completing his Civil Engineering Apprenticeship while working as a Trainee Engineer at Cidon Construction. He’s gaining valuable experience on a major project with Sheffield Forgemasters and, after completing his Level 3 and Level 4, aims to progress into a fully qualified Engineer.
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Kaiden Grayson
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery
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From his first day in the workshop to signing off his last assessment, Kaiden has turned his passion for practical work into a successful career. Having completed his Level 2 Site Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship with Apprenticeships+ at The Sheffield College in 2025, he’s already making a name for himself as a multi-skilled joiner at Guinness Property.
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Owin Fitzherbert-Stewart
Level 2 Piling Operative
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Meet Owin, a Level 2 Piling Operative Apprentice at Bachy Soletanche.
News
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Build your future workforce: why construction businesses need Apprentices
Construction is an industry built on experience, practical skills and specialist knowledge. But who will have those skills in the years to come? As experienced workers approach retirement, construction businesses need to think about how they will pass valuable knowledge on to the next generation.
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From hands-on skills to a career: where can a Construction Apprenticeship take you?
If you enjoy practical work, solving problems and seeing the results of what you do, a career in construction could be for you. A Construction Apprenticeship isn't just about learning a trade it can be the first step towards a long and rewarding career.
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The Sheffield College students celebrate strong technical and vocational results
Students at The Sheffield College are celebrating strong technical and vocational results with an increase in high grades.