Careers in Construction and building

Construction and building

Jobs involve carrying out various construction trades, inspecting structures and managing building projects.

Building or civil engineering technician

As a building or civil engineering technician, you'll give help and support to engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects. Read on to learn more about a career as a building or civil engineering technician and what you should study at uni to work in this field.

£30,680 average salary

Construction project manager or related professional

As a construction project manager, you'll be in charge of building and civil engineering projects. You'll make sure projects are completed on time and within budget. Keep reading to learn more about a career in project management and what you should study to land a job.

£40,040 average salary

Construction and building trades supervisor

Construction and building trades supervisors, sometimes called site managers, manage staff and oversee construction or maintenance activity on a building site. Read on to find out what working in this role is like, how your career might develop and what you'll need to do to get a job.

£42,120 average salary

Electrical or electronics technician

As an electrical or electronics technician, you'll use your engineering know-how to design, build and maintain electrical and electronic components and systems. Learn more about a career in electrics and electronics, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£33,280 average salary

Electrician or electrical fitter

As an electrician or electrical fitter, you'll fit, service and repair electrical equipment, circuits and wiring. You'll use your technical knowledge in combination with problem-solving skills to succeed in this role. Keep reading to learn more about becoming an electrician or electrical fitter.

£36,920 average salary

Health and safety officer

As a health and safety officer, you'll use your organisational skills and eye for detail to maintain safety in the workplace and improve the health of your colleagues. Read on to find out more about what your job could involve and how you can work towards getting a job in this field.

£37,960 average salary

Inspector of standards and regulations

As an inspector of standards and regulations, sometimes called a health and safety inspector, you'll visit and assess workplaces, policies and processes to make sure they're safe and comply with the law. Read on to learn more about this career and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£36,920 average salary

Plumber or heating and ventilating engineer

As a plumber, heating or ventilating engineer, you'll use technical skills to install, service or repair systems in homes and commercial buildings. Learn more about a career as a plumber, heating and ventilating engineer, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£35,360 average salary

Production manager or director in construction

As a production manager or director in construction, you'll be in charge of the resources needed for the building and upkeep of civil and structural engineering works, like bridges, roads and factories. Read our job profile to see what the role is like and what you need to study to start your career.

£52,000 average salary

Skilled metal, electrical or electronic trades supervisor

As a skilled metal, electrical or electronic trades supervisor, sometimes described as a site manager or supervisor, your technical skills and management abilities will allow you to oversee and improve the performance of skilled tradespeople. Read on to find out more about working in this industry, what your role might involve and how you can get your first job in this area.

£41,600 average salary