Attracting (& Retaining) Women in Construction & Engineering
Thursday 29th May 2025
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Guest Speaker: TBC
Despite growing efforts to improve diversity, women remain significantly underrepresented in construction and engineering. While progress has been made, attracting and retaining female talent in these industries remains a challenge due to cultural barriers, workplace practices, and career progression hurdles.
This interactive session will explore practical strategies to build a more inclusive, high-performing workforce. Together let’s explore how organisations can break down barriers, enhance workplace culture that attract and retain women in these fields.
Key Discussion Points
- Understanding the Challenge – Why are women underrepresented in construction & engineering?
- Attracting Female Talent – Strategies for recruitment, outreach, and early career engagement
- Retention & Career Progression – Building an inclusive workplace culture, mentorship, and leadership development
- The Role of Policy & Workplace Practices – Flexible work, family-friendly policies, and closing the gender pay gap
- Success Stories & Industry Best Practices – Learn from organisations making real progress
- Interactive Q&A & Discussion – Addressing key challenges and sharing solutions
Who Should Attend?
- HR & Talent Acquisition professionals
- Senior leaders & hiring managers in construction and engineering
- DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) specialists
- Industry professionals committed to driving change
Join us for an engaging session that goes beyond the numbers and focuses on real solutions to create a more inclusive future in construction and engineering.