A new virtual event has been launched that will look to tackle unemployment – as the number of people becoming redundant and seeking new opportunities begins the spike.

The Built Environment Recruitment Fair will be taking place on the 6th of November- and it’s free to attend for anyone seeking or providing employment, education or employment support within the built environment. The event is purely without recruitment fees or recruiters – cutting out the middle-people and connecting professionals and employers directly.

The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has caused an upsurge in unemployment and has acutely affected many professionals in the built environment sector. The pause in recruitment that many firms embarked on in response to pandemic-related uncertainty or financial strain has also acted as a barrier to employment. With the looming suspension of the furlough scheme, this may surge again. But there are also firms who’ve found opportunities within the pandemic and are growing – and this event will look to promote and highlight some of those positions.

The event will offer support from experts in CV writing, social media experts and best practice with interviews. We will provide support for professionals to find out what programs they will be eligible for. Apprenticeship schemes will be highlighted, as well as grant schemes and other support available.

Skills in the construction sector have long been a focus of industry attention due to the widespread perception of a growing “Skills gap”. In addition many firms within the built environment are embracing new technology and the pandemic has only accelerated that adoption in many ways – leading to the need for widespread upskilling, which is also a core focus.

The event has also secured a diversity of employers and education providers, from major Universities, developers, contractors and governmental organisations along with a range of other firms throughout property, construction and real estate. Some of those who’ve already confirmed their involvement in the event include:

ABB AECOM Airban Community Internet Anderson Wilde and Harris ANSA Digital Atkins Barbour ABI Beauhurst Birmingham City University British Gypsum Capitol London Central Design Cinnamon CIOB Clear Sky Sustainable Homes CLS Risk Solutions Constructive Collaboration Cornerstone Cost Plan Consult Crossrail 2 D2i Management Dacor Inc. Dalcour MacLaren DCW Group Direct Growth Consulting Engie Equinox Frame Gleeds Greater Lincolnshire LEP Green Life Buildings HCUK Helix Construction Highbridge Business Park HS2 Ltd Imperial College London Ingleston QS Services Kennwin KPMG Langley Roofing Systems Lavigne Lonsdale Lear Corp Leed Associates

LiveWest London South Bank University Lucion National Trust Newforma NHI Investments Northgate Vehicle Hire One Manchester Optimas Pagabo Perfect Circle Pick Everard PiP Architecture PJC Plymouth City Council Property House Marketing Recoup Capital Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Robertson Timber Engineering Sapcote Consulting SAS Direct Services Sheffield Hallam University Sir Robert McAlpine Sylvania Synthetic Turf Management Tangram Architects and Designers Total MEP Transport for London Turner and Townsend University College London University of Edinburgh University of Huddersfield University of Leeds University of Sheffield University of Surrey Vu.City Waterman Aspen Westminster University Willmott Dixon Willmott Dixon Interiors Zara And Many More…

You can register for the event here: https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/construction-property-recruitment-fair/