Construction with Team Heathrow

Experience overview

On average there are roughly 1,300 take-offs and landings every day at Heathrow, making it one of the busiest airports in the world. So it comes as no surprise that complex construction projects help the airport run smoothly. In fact, the construction of Terminals 2 and 5, were some of Europe’s largest and most complex construction projects to date! In this virtual work experience programme, we’re taking a look behind the scenes to see the thought and scale behind these projects.

What’s included?

You’ll learn about modern construction methods, how to be more sustainable and the gateway cycle. You’ll take part in fun quizzes and thought provoking activities, like managing a challenging project, we’ll also encourage you to do your own research into what roles interest you most in the construction sector.

All students are eligible to participate in the programmme.

Certificate of completion

Approximately 10 hours to complete

Attend live webinars

Complete at a pace that suits you

Introduction to Heathrow

In this introductory module, we’ll hear all about Heathrow’s story, including its history, what it does now and what it wants to look like in the future. We’ll cover topics such as diversity and inclusion, sustainability and tackling Covid-19.

Industry introduction

Construction projects

Project management and quantity surveying

Employability

Available Dates

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What students say

“Thank you for taking the time to create this programme. The volunteers on the live sessions were all really nice and down to earth which was really good to hear proper experiences in this industry, without sugar coating or hiding anything. To the people who made this project brief and stuff for us: I really enjoyed it and I thought it was the perfect topic and it's nice to bring more awareness and knowledge of this subject to more people! Also all the videos were really nice on this programme. Very full of life and engaging!”

Rhea

“Thank you for providing an opportunity for young people like me who had no previous exposure to the industry/ This programme has some great elements that differentiates itself from other work experience providers. The programme particularly focuses on ourselves: our confidence, our skills and what we want to do in the future rather than just the work opportunities available and how to get there. I've really enjoyed this programme and hope there would be more opportunities in this specific field”

Ci

“Thank you very much for this experience. This sector sounds fascinating and I will definitely explore more. During and after lockdown, my opportunities for work experience were completely erased. But thank to this wonderful virtual work experience, I am able to gather crucial experience to write down on my CV and personal statement. Thank you once again!”

Evan

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