Construction Enquirer
Aaron Morby
19 October 2026
Heathrow Airport has dangled the prospect of at least 17,500 local construction jobs as it steps up the push for a third runway.
The airport is gearing up to train the workforce needed for the huge expansion programme, with opportunities spanning engineering, logistics, electrical installation, carpentry and joinery.
It has now convened the first meeting of its Heathrow Infrastructure Skills Council, bringing unions, colleges and training providers together to prepare workers for the build...
