It has to be remembered that construction project jobs have been badly hit in many countries across the world, not just in the UK. The Middle East had been a good source of employment for British workers but the global recession has even hit deep in that region and in particular Dubai.

However, whilst some territories continue to struggle or are just beginning to climb out of recession there are other emerging nations looking to grow and improve their infrastructure. This presents opportunities for British firms and British workers with the prospect of new construction project jobs overseas.

An example of this was announced at the end of May with Libya, a country once treated with great suspicion by the west, now attracting the interest of businesses and governments in Europe and North America. The Libyan Government has announced it will spend ?36 billion on new infrastructure and housing projects, which is in addition to the ?66 billion they promised for construction projects last year.

The South East Centre for the Built Environment is holding a briefing for UK firms on how to win contracts in Libya and help create construction project jobs. The Libyan market cannot be underestimated, with a recent UK Trade & Investment study believing the country could potentially be the fourth most attractive overseas market for UK exports by 2012-2014.

Other nations are also investing in their infrastructure including Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, which could potentially lead to opportunities for British workers. Hopefully as the latest global recession is consigned further in to history more opportunities will open up in other countries too.