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  1. Civil engineering technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Civil infrastructure technician, civil and structural technician

    Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

    Salary: £25,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  2. Commercial energy assessor

    Alternative titles for this job include Non-domestic energy assessor

    Commercial energy assessors measure the energy efficiency of commercial buildings to produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

    Salary: £18,000 to £41,000

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


  3. Conservator

    Alternative titles for this job include Conservation officer

    Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.

    Salary: £26,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Creative and Design Construction and the built environment


  4. Construction contracts manager

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.

    Salary: £30,000 to £70,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Business and administration


  5. Construction labourer

    Alternative titles for this job include Construction operative, groundworker

    Construction labourers work on practical tasks on construction sites from the start to the end of building projects.

    Salary: £17,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  6. Construction manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Site manager

    Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

    Salary: £27,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  7. Construction plant mechanic

    Alternative titles for this job include Mobile plant fitter

    Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, dumper trucks and cranes.

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  8. Construction plant operator

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Construction plant operators work with machinery and equipment used on building sites.

    Salary: £19,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  9. Construction site supervisor

    Alternative titles for this job include Building site manager, site inspector, clerk of works

    Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  10. Crane driver

    Alternative titles for this job include Mobile crane driver, tower crane operator

    Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mining sites, ports and warehouses.

    Salary: £20,000 to £37,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  11. Demolition operative

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Demolition operatives dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and identify reusable materials.

    Salary: £17,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  12. Domestic energy assessor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Domestic energy assessors (DEAs) work out the energy efficiency of domestic buildings like houses and flats.

    Salary: £18,000 to £35,000

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


  13. Dryliner

    Alternative titles for this job include Drylining fixer

    Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.

    Salary: £22,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  14. Electrician

    Alternative titles for this job include Electrical fitter, electrical technician, installation electrician

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

    Salary: £26,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  15. Engineering construction craftworker

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment in buildings and structures from oil rigs to sports stadiums.

    Salary: £19,000 to £33,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  16. Engineering construction technician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Engineering construction technicians support engineers to design, test, install, repair, maintain and decommission industrial facilities.

    Salary: £19,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  17. Estimator

    Alternative titles for this job include Cost engineer, construction estimator, cost planner

    Estimators work out how much the different parts of an engineering or construction project will cost.

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Legal, finance and accounting


  18. Facilities manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Estates manager, support services manager, contracts manager

    Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.

    Salary: £26,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Business and administration


  19. Fence installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Fencer, fencing worker

    Fence installers put up and repair fences, gates and other barriers.

    Salary: £18,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  20. Fire safety engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Fire engineer

    Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.

    Salary: £26,000 to £70,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing



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