At Hello Recruitment, we understand that construction roles demand more than qualifications—they demand proof that you can deliver safely, on time and on budget. Whether you’re a site manager, quantity surveyor, or tradesperson, your CV needs to reflect your hands‑on experience, technical know‑how, and commitment to industry standards.

Here’s our guide to crafting a construction CV that stands out.

1. Open with a Focused Personal Statement

Start with a sharp personal statement that tells hiring teams who you are, what you’ve done on site, and what you’re aiming for next.

Example:
“Chartered Site Manager with eight years’ experience delivering residential and commercial developments up to £20 million. Skilled in programme management, health & safety leadership and stakeholder engagement. Seeking to lead multi‑disciplinary teams on sustainable projects in the Midlands.”

2. Showcase Both Construction and Core Skills

Segment your construction skills into technical and soft categories to highlight your range:

Technical Skills:

Site scheduling (MS Project, Primavera)
QA/QC processes & building regs
Structural drawings & method statements
Budget forecasting & cost control

Soft Skills:

Leadership on site
Risk assessment & problem resolution
Client and supply‑chain communication
Team coordination and mentoring

3. Present Your Work Experience Clearly

List your roles in reverse chronological order. For each position include:

Job title
Company name
Dates (start–end)
Key responsibilities and noteworthy achievements

Quantifying results really helps your CV shine.

Example:
Assistant Site Manager | BuildWell Ltd | May 2019 – Present

Coordinated daily operations on a 100‑unit housing development
Kept the project on schedule and under budget by 5%
Conducted regular safety briefings, reducing minor incidents by 30%

4. Highlight Notable Projects

Showcasing real-world projects separates you from others—especially when you include outcomes.

How to structure it:

Project: name or description
Role: your position and responsibilities
Result: cost/time saved, compliance success, quality ratings

Example:
Project: City Centre Apartment Block

Led delivery of foundations and frame package
Reduced material wastage by 15% through stricter QA
Delivered critical milestone ahead of programme

5. Include Qualifications, Training & Accreditations

Construction employers want to see your compliance and development:

Construction-related degree or HNC/HND
CSCS card level (e.g., Gold, Black)
Qualifications: SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH
Software training: CAD, MS Project, BIM

6. Tailor Each Application

Take the time to tweak your CV for each job — match their terminology and requirements exactly. This improves your chances with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and shows you’ve read the job spec properly.

7. Final Tips from Hello Recruitment’s Construction Team

Keep it to 1–2 pages
Use a clear, structured layout with bullet points
Proofread carefully – spelling errors on a CV for a safety-critical industry can hurt
Save as a PDF for stable formatting
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We support candidates across the construction spectrum—from site operatives and supervisors to quantity surveyors and project managers. If you’re ready for a new challenge or simply want help polishing up your CV, our team at Hello Recruitment is ready to assist.

Get in touch today, or browse the latest construction roles in Hull and Middlesbrough on our website.