Our Opportunities


A growing business with opportunities for all trades, labourers and apprentices.

3b construction is a privately owned construction company with offices in Minishant, Ayr and Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Working in both the public and private sectors, we deliver contracts of up to £25m in value employing over 160 people across our 4 divisions. 3b construction are a dynamic company to work for and with. We always have positions available in various divisions and have good progression opportunities for all employees with key benefits and a great record of employee retention.

Career benefits


Ongoing Training

Career Progression

Pension Scheme

Good Salary Package

University Degrees

Long term Job Security

Apprenticeships

Work Placements

Job Roles With 3b


Office professional – Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Accounts, Health and Safety Advisor, Human Resources, AdministrationCivil Engineering – Engineer, CAD operator, Designer, Digital ModellerBuilders & Joiners – Joiner, Plumber, Electrician, Welder, BricklayerMachine Operators – Lorry Driver, Crane Operator, Hiab Operator, Machine Operator

Success Stories


Stewart Allan

Estimator


Stewart left school and joined 3b construction on our graduate training programme. He attended university funded by 3b construction whilst enjoying work experience with the company. Stewart is now fully qualified with an honours degree and has embarked on his full-time career with 3b construction. Stewart is now developing a team of estimators and supporting junior members of staff through their training.

Lorna McColm

Accounts Administrator


Lorna joined 3b construction straight from school in September 2016. Lorna embarked on her professional accounts training a year after joining the company and has attained her AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting which was fully funded by 3b construction. Lorna is now working towards her AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting. Lorna says “3b construction has allowed me to develop my confidence and I enjoy the benefits of working full time and getting paid as well as attaining my professional qualification”.

Current Vacancies


Experienced Joiners and Stonemasons - Wildland, Tongue

Based on site in the Scottish Highlands working on a very prestigious development.Good rates of pay depending on experience.Self employed, immediate starts and accommodation available.Opportunities for hill walking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, surfing, kayaking etc.Please contact the office on 01988700000 or email you CV to [email protected]

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Apprenticeships

Here at 3b, we are committed to offering young men and women an opportunity to undertake industry-recognised trade and modern apprenticeships.

We currently have apprentices enrolled in the following programmes, with Scotland’s leading colleges, whilst being guided and supported by an experienced mentor in the workplace:

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Electrical Installation
  • Plumbing
  • Brickwork
  • Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Roofing

We take pride in our excellent training programme which has produced numerous success stories. Many of our graduates have successfully gone on to develop their skills on exciting projects and progressed their careers into leadership roles within the business.

If you are interested in applying for any of our apprenticeship positions then please don’t hesitate to e-mail [email protected] or contact us on 01988700000

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Experienced Joiners

We currently have roles available for experienced joiners.

Good rates of pay depending on experience.

For more information please contact the office on 01988700000 or email your CV to [email protected].

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Get In Touch


E-mail address: [email protected]

20% of our workforce are enrolled on degree’s, apprenticeships or professional training schemes. We are committed to recruiting and developing people across the company. 75% of our top management roles are held by long serving employees who have worked up to the position. All our employees are enrolled onto our training programme from day one and training requirements identified and fulfilled.