Who are returnships for?

The Returnship programme is for anyone who has taken a voluntary career break of at least 18 months. We welcome applications from people at all levels who have either worked in the sector before or have transferrable skills from other sectors

You may have left the industry to run your own business or taken a career break to raise children. You may have had an illness which stopped you working, but you are now well enough to return to work or you may have stopped work to care for a relative. Whatever your reason for your voluntary break please apply now.

Experience of construction and infrastructure is not a pre-requisite for every role - but a genuine interest in our sector is.

You'll be keen to return to work for a leading UK construction and infrastructure company which works on projects from small works and repair and maintenance, to the design and delivery of complex construction and engineering projects.

The recruitment process

We're currently accepting expression of interest applications for our next Returnship programme - please click here to apply.

The programme recruitment process works as follows:
You'll be asked to complete an online application and upload your CV. If your initial application is successful you'll be asked to complete a personality profiling questionnaire. The next step is to attend our assessment.

Following the assessment, successful applicants will be invited to join the Returnship programme. The Returnship programme will run for three months - you must be available three days a week during the first month, four days a week during month two and five days a week during month three. The programme is set up to offer you a phased return to work and will include specially selected training modules to enhance your confidence in returning to the workplace.

Following the placement, if you're offered a permanent position with us you'll be able to work in either a full time position, or on a flexible working arrangement.

Further information

If you'd like to apply to our Returnship programme, click here to register your details. You may also wish to view all current vacancies, register and submit a speculative application, or email our recruitment team.

FAQs

What roles are covered?
All roles in our business our covered, including construction, infrastructure, and functional support roles, from experienced positions through to senior management level.

What if I haven't had a career break?
Please look at the experienced appointments section, and browse our vacancies list. Our Returnship programme is specifically for people returning from a break in their career, or a break from the industry.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?
Please contact Natalie Conroy in our recruitment team on natalie.conroy@morgansindall.com , or speak with a member of our recruitment team via 01788 534500.

'The Returnship programme is an opportunity that is not to be missed.'

Bahar Eser, Technical Advisor

In 2014 I moved to Switzerland to learn a new language and experience a different way of living, planning to become a researcher for a study of Building Information Modelling. However, my circumstances changed and I returned to the UK.

When looking for work, people implied I had too long an employment gap and my experience would be outdated. I felt this was harsh as I had 27 years’ experience and had undertaken studies during my absence from work. A friend mentioned returnships, which led me to find Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure’s programme online - I felt this could give me a stepping stone for my career aspirations. I’m now in a permanent role in pre-construction, focusing on a joint venture with Hertfordshire County Council.

The Returnship programme is an opportunity not to be missed. It offers the opportunity to build your workload gradually, which is the best method I can think of when returning to employment after a break, as it increases your confidence and helps you achieve success in your role.