Build Force event

Date: Wednesday 14th Oct 2026

Time: 0900 – 1600

Venue: Pavilions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

Register: Email: PA@buildforce.org.uk or Click here or scan the QR Code

BuildForce is delighted to announce our National Armed Forces Insight Day, with host AtkinsRéalis.  With a morning workshop providing discipline deep-dives; networking masterclass; live interviews and CV reviews, into a lunchtime forum to hear from the AtkinsRéalis business on what they have to offer, with an afternoon of engaging many of our industry employers, to learn about the vast careers available.

On the day, engage directly with leading consultants, contractors, housebuilders, and supply chain to hear about the projects they work on and the careers they offer, including: PMO, Project Management, Site Management, Logistics, Engineering, Design, Quantity Surveying/Procurement, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental/Sustainability, Facilities Management, Trade roles, to name but a few. You will have an opportunity to spend 1-2-1 time with industry in an informal, friendly atmosphere and to discuss your transition, CV, career advice and employment opportunities.

Agenda for the day:

0900 – 1100: Industry career chats, networking masterclass, live interviews & CV workshop

1100 – 1200: AtkinsRéalis Panel and Q&A

1200 – 1600: Employer forum (with working lunch) and Talent Matching Conversations with AtkinsRéalis hiring managers

Who we are:

BuildForce supports our Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists, Spouses and dependants as they transition into long term trades and professional careers in construction and the wider built environment. Our 5* offering includes our industry & employment programme; training programme; mental health programme; sports & wellbeing programme and our after-care programme – all providing a rich wraparound support service to ensure you transition successfully into a long-term sustainable career.

Our key sponsor:

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital advisory services. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Our Partnering with the Armed Forces (PwAF) programme will lead on this event with BuildForce.

 

Testimonials:

“I found the BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day extremely valuable. The sessions were well structured, the employers were genuinely engaged, and the networking opportunities were excellent. It was refreshing to meet organisations that clearly understand the strengths and potential of service leavers. I left with several meaningful contacts and a much clearer view of the pathways available. Rating: 10/10”

“WOW – what a day – as always a brilliant collection of senior leaders from across the industries working to support Veterans/Veterans Spouses/Veteran Families.”