Why September is the Perfect Time for a Career Change
Posted by Hugh Duffield, Graduate Recruitment Director Consultant on Thursday, September 11, 2025
For many professionals, September not only signifies the end of summer holidays but also a chance to refocus on personal and career goals. It’s the ideal time to take stock of your career and think about exciting new opportunities in the construction landscape, whether that’s as a site manager, civil engineer, or cost consultant–September is the prime time to make the move you’ve been considering all summer!
Here are some of the reasons top professionals in the industry team up with a construction recruitment specialist and make their shift this month:
Fresh Start Excitement
Just like the start of a new calendar year, September carries with it a sense of “new beginnings”. With students starting a new school year, routines getting back to normal, and many people returning from holidays, it’s only natural for individuals to stop and assess if their current career is truly meeting their ambitions and moving them towards their desired goals.
Projects Ramping Up
Major builds in infrastructure, residential, and commercial either restart or ramp up in September, creating immediate demand for talent. That’s when construction vacancies spike across London, the Midlands, the North West, and Scotland, so expect great opportunities
Real Attention from Hiring Managers
With hiring managers returning from holiday, your CV is bound to get attention from key decision-makers. You can expect a sharp turnaround from interview to placement.
Building Momentum before Winter
Kick-start your career move in early autumn, as this time of year offers the most favourable conditions for site onboarding before winter slows down schedules. Get ahead of Christmas deadlines and firmly establish yourself in your new role before the next big holiday season.
Standing out from the Crowd
Plenty of candidates delay their career move until after the New Year, but by getting your CV out early, you attract more attention and demonstrate being proactive as a candidate.
Ready to move?
If you’re looking for construction jobs in the UK or overseas, partner with a recruiter that’s dedicated to finding the right fit for you. From site manager roles and QS positions to civils, M&E, design, planning, and HSE, applying now gives you pace, choice, and negotiating power.
Don’t wait for the January rush, get in touch today and learn more about exciting construction vacancies to build the next phase of your career.
Hugh is a Graduate Recruitment Consultant based in the Maxim head office in Leicester, UK. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching, shortlisting, contacting, and interviewing premium construction industry candidates. Working with the UK team to help construction industry job seekers move into premium construction jobs with market-leading UK and international clients.