UK Skills Gap Roadshow: Leeds

When: Tuesday 2 February, 2027 10:00 AM

Take the next step in your built environment career

After a successful first event in London, the UK Skills Gap Roadshow is coming to Leeds. Join employers, industry experts and the BRE Academy Faces of the Future for a free day of career advice, practical workshops and networking.

Whether you’re a graduate, just starting out or ready to progress, you’ll leave knowing what employers want and how to get there.

Why attend

• Hear from employers: what businesses are hiring for and how to stand out.
• Hands-on workshops: CV, interview and career development sessions. 
• Meet the industry: network with employers, experts and peers.
• Free BREEAM course: every attendee gets free access to BREEAM Foundations.

Faces of the future

Meet the BRE Academy Faces of the Future

The BRE Academy Faces of the Future are emerging voices from across the built environment, with a combined social media following of 165,000. In their own panel session, they’ll share how they broke into the industry, their top tips for getting started and where they’re heading next, along with practical advice on building your profile and making connections.

You can also meet them throughout the day at their own exhibition stand.

Speakers

Exhibitors

Meet leading businesses and organisations from across the built environment, including:

Agenda

• 10:00
  Arrival and networking: coffee and introductions.
• 10:45
  Getting hired, what employers look for: the current recruitment picture and how to stand out.
• 11:30
  Faces of the Future panel: how they broke into the industry, top tips and future plans.
• 12:15
  Lunch and networking
• 13:00
  Career workshops (choose one): CV Skills, Interview Workshop or Your BRE Academy Toolbox.
• 13:45
  AI and the future of construction: what AI means for the next generation of professionals.
• 15:00
  Close

Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place and your free BREEAM Foundations course.