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Modular Construction Engineer
Designs buildings manufactured in factories and assembled on site
£45k–£90k Housing crisis
What it involves
Engineers prefabricated building modules manufactured under factory conditions for quality and speed, then designs the logistics and assembly process for on-site installation.
Skills & knowledge needed
Structural engineeringManufacturing processesLogistics planningCAD/BIMQuality control
Why it's emerging now
Housing shortages and labour costs are driving major investment in offsite, modular construction methods.
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