New Projects Set To Create Sussex Construction Jobs

A series of exciting new projects and developments in Sussex are set to create hundreds of new construction jobs in the region. The Argus reports that business leaders have welcomed the various plans as a ‘vote of confidence’ in the area.

Three projects set to create over 10,000 jobs

The Argus reports that ‘a new steel plant will create 200 jobs at Shoreham Port, whilst a windscreen repair firm could bring up to 70 more jobs to Hove.’

The new steel plant is expected to be constructed in the next year and to open in spring 2012. Community leaders welcomed the construction of the Parker Steel processing plant at Shoreham Port and the construction jobs the project was set to create.

Mark Froud, chief executive of Sussex Enterprise, the county's chamber of commerce, said he was ‘delighted’ by the news. Mr Froud said: "It is another step in the regeneration of both Shoreham Port and the local manufacturing industry.”

Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said: “This is an encouraging vote of confidence."

Crawley firm recruiting 10,000 staff for 2012 Olympic Games

The Argus also reports that Crawley based security firm G4S ‘will be recruiting 10,000 staff for the 2012 Olympics.’ The firm has won a £100 million contract for the Olympics which is expected to involve recruitment of up to 10,000 staff to work at venues around the country during the Games.

The new jobs will be in a variety of roles and are expected to include some posts based in Sussex.