Roles in Construction

Construction Managers are a part of the building process from the very beginning, working closely with Architects and Engineers to go over plans and blueprints, making timetables for the project, determining material and labour costs, hiring subcontractors for the project and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications:

Degree or a Higher National Certificate (HND) in a relevant subject. This could be Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Building Surveying.   As a school leaver, you can apply through CITB for a Modern Apprenticeship. You will need at least 5 GSCE’s including Mathematics, English, and a science or technological subject.

Formal Qualification/Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building

Salary:

• Starting: £27,000

• Experienced: £80,000

 (Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 41-43 hours

You will typically work weekdays, but occasionally evenings and weekends. You should also expect that this might mean working away from home

A Site Manager will oversee operations on a day-to-day basis and ensure that work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards.

Qualifications:

Foundation degree, HND or degree accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in a relevant subject, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying, Building Engineering or Construction Studies.

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building

Salary:

• Starting: £25,000

• Experienced: £70,000

 (Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 44-46 hours a week

You can expect to work weekdays, as well as potentially work evenings and weekends, as well as working away from home.

An Architect will meet with Clients to discuss project objectives, needs and budget. Preparing and presenting design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished buildings, renovations or restorations; working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images.

Qualifications:

5-year university course recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) followed by at least 2 years’ professional experience.   At least 5 GCSEs (grade 9 to 4) including Mathematics, English, and Physics or Chemistry, plus 3 A Levels (some universities like this to include Mathematics or a science subject).

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Royal Institute of British Architects

Salary:

• Starting: £44,000

• Experienced: £85,000

(Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 35-40 hours a week

These hours are typically weekdays, occasionally weekends and evenings

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.

Qualifications:

You will need to complete either a level 2 or level 3 in bricklaying. This can be done either as an apprenticeship or a college course. To access the courses, the entry requirements vary, but the average is 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T-level.

For more information, visit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/bricklayer

Salary: 

• starting: £25,000

• experienced: £45,000

(Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 40-44 hours a week

You can expect to work in the hours of 8 am and 6 pm, and possibly away from home.

Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.

Qualifications:

You can get this job through a college course, an apprenticeship, a work accreditation scheme or by applying directly. Entry requirements for college courses will vary, but the average requirements are 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T-level.

For more information, visit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/electrician

Salary:

• starting: £26,000

• Experienced: £45,000

(Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 37-45 hours a week

You can expect to work varied hours as you are typically on call for jobs.

 Wood machinists cut and shape timber for products like cabinets, staircases, mouldings and frames for doors and windows.

Qualifications:

You can access this job through courses such as basic construction skills, carpentry and joinery and wood machining. There are no set entry requirements, so they will vary.

For more information, visit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/wood-machinist

Salary:

• starting: £23,000

• experienced: £31,000

(Please note that these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service and are not specific to what our business pays.)

Hours: 40-43 hours a week

You can expect to work weekdays as well as weekends and evenings.

Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants.

 Qualifications: There are no specific qualifications; however, you can apply to apprenticeships such as Finishing Trades Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship or a Wall and Floor Tiling Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship. If you are applying for an intermediate apprenticeship, you may need maths or English GCSEs.

 For more information, visit: Tiler | Explore Careers | National Careers Service

Salary:

• Starting: £21,000

• Experienced: £38,000

(Please note these salaries are taken from Explore careers | National Careers Service)

Hours: 40-45 hours per week

You may occasionally work evenings/weekends