With only 15% of female operatives in the wider construction industry, the ECIA and its members are actively working to attract more women. Increasing female representation can help address the skills shortage and bring diverse perspectives to problem-solving and project management.
Women in engineering construction can benefit from progressive career prospects, continuous professional development and job stability, rewarding pay, and additional benefits. Most importantly, the industry offers a supportive community and a friendly and inclusive work environment that helps foster collaboration.
Watch the insights from Michelle Watson, Industrial Relations Manager (Jacobs), Zara O’Grady, Senior Workforce Manager (NG Bailey) and Paula McKeown, HR/Administrator (Hard Rock Scaffolding Ltd), based at the Sellafield nuclear site, highlighting the practical benefits of employing more women, promoting inclusivity and diversity, and showcasing how the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) supports their daily activities.
