Roles in Construction

We all know about the trade roles available in construction: carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, but there is more to the industry than meets the eye

Do you want to learn more about where the world of construction could take you? You've come to the right place! We've provided snapshots below of some of the key roles in construction that you may not be aware of and their attributes

If you'd like even further information about a particular role, click the link next to 'Formal Qualifications/Accreditation'

Architect

About: Design new buildings and the spaces around them, and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings

Hours: 37-40 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £44,000
  • Experienced: £85,000

 

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Royal Institute of British Architects

Quantity Surveyor

About: Oversee construction projects while managing risks and controlling costs

Hours: 37-40 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £25,000
  • Experienced: £80,000

 

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Construction Manager

About: Organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget, and on time

Hours: 41-43 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £27,000
  • Experienced: £65,000

 

Formal Qualification/Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building

Estimator

About: Work out how much the different parts of an engineering or construction project will cost

Hours: 37-40 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £22,000
  • Experienced: £40,000

 

Formal Qualification/Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building

Site Supervisor

About: Manage staff and subcontractors on building sites, keeping the site safe and efficient

Hours: 44-46 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £25,000
  • Experienced: £45,000

 

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building

Buyer

About: Buy equipment, goods, and services for their company or organisation

Hours: 38-42 hours a week

Salary:

  • Starting: £28,000
  • Experienced: £60,000

 

Formal Qualifications/Accreditation: Institute of Supply Chain Management