Students from Cleethorpes Academy went behind the scenes at the Sea Road development in Cleethorpes to discover the many careers involved in bringing a major construction project to life.
Hosted by contractors Lindum Group, the visit gave selected Year 7, 8 and 9 students the chance to see a live construction site up close and learn about the skills, teamwork and range of jobs needed to turn plans into reality.
From operating machinery and working on site to designing buildings, managing projects and planning developments, construction offers a wide range of career opportunities. For the students, the visit was a chance to discover what goes into a project of this scale and explore career paths they may not have previously considered.
Some students on the visit were already thinking about their future:
Year 7 student Darcey said she had learned more about what was happening on site and how much work and money goes into a large-scale development, something many of the students had not realised before.
Her classmate Harry said: “I learnt how buildings like this are actually made, as well as how to get a job in the sector.”
Harry hopes to work in construction and drive a digger when he is older. The visit reaffirmed his ambitions, while also opening his eyes to different routes into the industry.
“I now know you can even do an apprenticeship when you leave school,” he added.
For Year 8 student Holly, one of the biggest surprises was discovering just how many people are involved in delivering a project like Sea Road. From the early planning stages to the work taking place on site, the visit showed how different roles and skills come together to make a development possible.
Hayley Cowell, Social Value Lead at Lindum Group Ltd, lead the visit. She said: “The students were highly engaged throughout their visit to our Sea View site, demonstrating genuine curiosity and enthusiasm. They listened attentively, asked insightful questions and actively participated in discussions.
“It was particularly rewarding to incorporate careers conversations into the tour, giving students a first-hand insight into the work taking place on-site and the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry. Their positive attitude and eagerness to learn made the experience thoroughly enjoyable, and we hope to welcome some of them back in the future as the next generation of construction professionals.”
The Sea Road development will transform a brownfield site in Cleethorpes with a new three-storey building featuring retail or hospitality space, public amenities and a Changing Places facility.
Funded by the Government, the development is being built by Lincolnshire-based Lindum Group, which works across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and East Anglia.
To find out more about the Sea Road development and keep up to date with the latest progress, visit the council’s Sea Road project webpage.
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