Women in construction – advice for young women entering construction related roles

  • At Thurston Group, we’re committed to championing women in the construction and manufacturing industries
    • Our latest blog explores key advice for young women in construction, with help from the wonderful women in our team here at Thurston

      • 3 min read | April 2025

      While the number of women in construction in the UK currently stands at around 325,000, more and more firms are starting to champion the need for more diversity across the industry.

      As a leading UK company in offsite modular construction, Thurston Group is committed to championing women in the construction and manufacturing industries.

      We aim to provide the support that all of our staff need to thrive, succeed, and build long-serving modular construction careers, helping with training, mentoring, and continuous improvement and skill building.

      With this in mind, we’ve put together some advice for women looking to enter the construction industry, with help from the amazing women in our team, working across all areas of the business.

      Our HR director Liz Scott, proposals manager Lindsay Griffin, HR advisor Jia Ali, and head of procurement Elizabeth Addy have been speaking about their biggest tips.

      Advice for young women in construction

      From embracing learning opportunities, to having confidence in yourself, we’ve broken down the key pieces of knowledge you need to carry as you enter the construction industry.

      • ‘Don’t be discouraged by the ‘male-dominated’ industry’, say Jia and Elizabeth: If you’re a young woman entering the construction industry, don’t be discouraged by the perception that the industry is male dominated. The modular construction industry has a wide range of roles, including production, procurement, project management, sales, HR, and marketing, and women are thriving in all of them!
        • ‘Keep an open mind and stay confident’ say Liz and Jia: Stay open minded about potential opportunities in the industry, and have confidence in your abilities. The modular construction industry values talent, dedication, and hard work regardless of gender, with skill and innovation at the top of the list.
          • ‘Embrace learning and mentoring opportunities’, says Liz: Everywhere in the modular construction industry you’ll find many great learning opportunities and mentors to gain knowledge from, all of which will help support you in your growth and career path. Here at Thurston Group, we’re keen to support our staff every step of the way, with regular training courses and one-to-ones throughout the year.
            • ‘Ask questions’ says Liz: The best way of learning, is though asking questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the obvious – nobody will expect you to know absolutely everything, and you can make every day a great learning experience.
              • ‘Be yourself’ says Lindsay: Don’t hold back on who you are, and embrace being a woman in the construction industry. Stay genuine to your character, values, beliefs, and empower the other women around you.

                • Looking for a career in modular construction? At Thurston Group, we’re always excited to hear from talented people looking to enhance their knowledge and learn new skills – visit our careers page for more information.

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