All careers in construction and the built environment

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  1. Painter and decorator

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to the inside and outside of buildings.

    Salary: £17,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  2. Pipe fitter

    Alternative titles for this job include Pipefitter

    Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises, ships and large buildings like power stations.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  3. Planning and development surveyor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  4. Plasterer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Plasterers apply plaster to walls and ceilings ready for decorating and finishing.

    Salary: £21,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  5. Plumber

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  6. Quantity surveyor

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    Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.

    Salary: £25,000 to £80,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  7. Quarry engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Mining engineer

    Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.

    Salary: £28,000 to £56,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  8. Quarry worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Quarry operative, opencast mine worker, opencast miner

    Quarry workers excavate and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries and opencast mines.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  9. Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Air-con engineer, HVAC engineer

    Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  10. Road worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Road construction operative, highways operative

    Road workers build, repair and resurface roads, dual carriageways and motorways.

    Salary: £23,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  11. Roofer

    Alternative titles for this job include Slater, flat roofer, roofing operative

    Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.

    Salary: £21,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  12. Rural surveyor

    Alternative titles for this job include Agricultural surveyor

    Rural surveyors provide business services to landowners and farmers, like property valuation, land management and auctioneering.

    Salary: £26,000 to £50,000

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


  13. Scaffolder

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Scaffolders put up scaffolding around buildings and structures so that tradespeople can carry out construction, renovation or demolition work.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  14. Security systems installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Alarm fitter, CCTV installer

    Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or manage access to buildings.

    Salary: £24,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  15. Shopfitter

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Shopfitters make and install fixtures and fittings in offices, restaurants, shops and bars.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  16. Steel erector

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Steel erectors assemble beams and girders that support the structure of buildings, stadiums, bridges and tunnels.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  17. Steel fixer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.

    Salary: £22,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  18. Steeplejack

    Alternative titles for this job include Lightning conductor engineer

    Steeplejacks repair and maintain tall structures like industrial chimneys, towers, high rise blocks, monuments and bridges.

    Salary: £23,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  19. Stonemason

    Alternative titles for this job include Craft stonemason, stone carver

    Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design


  20. Structural engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.

    Salary: £24,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment



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