UK-based Engineer working in the housebuilding sector for circa 4 years, (I'm in my late 20s).

No formal qualifications past A-Level, but wanting to get something under my belt which my employer is willing to pay for.

Any advice on what course to go for? Thinking HNC then potentially HND, or a Degree in Civil Engineering, but I'm not sure how much this would benefit me, or whether there might be something more specific/relevant out there.

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