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  1. Acoustics consultant

    Alternative titles for this job include Acoustician, acoustics engineer

    Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment

  2. Agricultural contractor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Construction and the built environment

  3. Architect

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    Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.

    Salary: £31,000 to £58,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design

  4. Architectural technician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.

    Salary: £24,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design

  5. Architectural technologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Building technologist

    Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.

    Salary: £25,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design

  6. Bricklayer

    Alternative titles for this job include Mason, brickie

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

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  7. Builders' merchant

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Builders' merchants sell building and DIY products and materials.

    Salary: £16,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Sales, marketing and procurement Construction and the built environment

  8. Building control officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Building control surveyor

    Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

    Salary: £26,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  9. Building services engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.

    Salary: £28,000 to £51,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing

  10. Building site inspector

    Alternative titles for this job include Clerk of works, construction inspector, building site supervisor

    Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.

    Salary: £21,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  11. Building surveyor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.

    Salary: £25,000 to £70,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  12. Building technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Site technician

    Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.

    Salary: £19,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  13. Caretaker

    Alternative titles for this job include Janitor

    Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.

    Salary: £16,000 to £22,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  14. Carpenter

    Alternative titles for this job include Joiner, bench joiner

    Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden structures, fittings and furniture.

    Salary: £17,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design

  15. Carpet fitter and floor layer

    Alternative titles for this job include Flooring fitter

    Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.

    Salary: £20,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  16. Cartographer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Cartographers collect information about the geography of an area to design and produce maps, charts and plans.

    Salary: £18,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Digital Construction and the built environment

  17. Cavity insulation installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Cavity wall installer

    Cavity insulation installers fit insulation, soundproofing materials and cladding in buildings.

    Salary: £17,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  18. Ceiling fixer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings in buildings to cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems.

    Salary: £17,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  19. Chimney sweep

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Chimney sweeps clean the chimneys and flues of open fires and other coal, gas, oil and wood-fired heating systems.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Construction and the built environment

  20. Civil engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Engineering consultant

    Civil engineers design and manage construction projects such as buildings, bridges, transport links and sports stadiums.

    Salary: £28,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment

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