Construction companies can be large house-builders or smaller contractors, and specialist trades include carpentry, bricklaying, painting and decorating, electrical installations, plumbing, or repair and maintenance of existing structures.
Or, if you want to pursue a career in surveying, you could choose a Construction T Level – which includes a work placement that will help you get ahead in this exciting profession.
Our construction team are silver winners of the prestigious
Courses in our state-of-the-art Advanced Construction Engineering Centre enable you to develop a combination of different skills so that you can equip yourself to be flexible in today’s dynamic employment market. Many students in this area progress on to Apprenticeships within the industry, or higher education qualifications that may lead to careers in civil engineering and built environment project management.
FE Team of the Year silver award winners!
Our inspirational Construction Team was also chosen from thousands of nominees as a silver winner in the 2025 prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards, in recognition of the lasting impact they have had on shaping the lives of young people.
“The amazing Construction Team at Northampton College put the learner at the heart of all they do – achieving amazing outcomes, helping every learner reach their full potential and bringing the skills required for local industry and economy.”
Jane Baker – Pearson Vice President, Business Development, UK & International
