Construction and trades

• Acoustics consultant

  Acoustician, acoustics engineer

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

• Architect

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

• Architectural technician

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

• Architectural technologist

  Building technologist

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

• Boat builder

  Marine craftsperson, shipwright

  Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.

• Bricklayer

  Mason, brickie

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

• Builders' merchant

  Builders' merchants sell building and DIY products and materials.

• Building control officer

  Building control surveyor

  Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

• Building services engineer

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

• Building site inspector

  Clerk of works, construction inspector, building site supervisor

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

• Building surveyor

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

• Building technician

  Site technician

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

• CAD technician

  Structural technician, digital design technician, engineering design technician

  Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, structures, vehicles, machinery and components.

• Carpenter

  Joiner, bench joiner

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

• Carpet fitter and floor layer

  Flooring fitter

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

• Cavity insulation installer

  Cavity wall installer

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

• Ceiling fixer

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

• Civil engineer

  Engineering consultant

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

• Civil engineering technician

  Civil infrastructure technician, civil and structural technician

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

• Commercial energy assessor

  Non-domestic energy assessor

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

• Construction contracts manager

  Construction contracts managers look after building contracts and construction costs.

• Construction labourer

  Construction operative, groundworker

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

• Construction manager

  Site manager

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

• Construction plant hire adviser

  Plant hire controller

  Construction plant hire advisers rent out plant machinery, tools and equipment to builders and the public.

• Construction plant mechanic

  Mobile plant fitter

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

• Construction plant operator

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

• Construction site supervisor

  Building site manager, site inspector, clerk of works

  Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.

• Crane driver

  Mobile crane driver, tower crane operator

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

• Demolition operative

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

• Domestic energy assessor

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

• Drone pilot

  Unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, UAV pilot

  Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.

• Dryliner

  Drylining fixer

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

• Electrician

  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.

• Electricity distribution worker

  Transmission worker, electrical craftsperson

  Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.

• Engineering construction craftworker

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

• Engineering construction technician

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

• Estimator

  Cost engineer, construction estimator, cost planner

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

• Facilities manager

  Estates manager, support services manager, contracts manager

  Facilities managers oversee the operation and maintenance of building systems and services.

• Fence installer

  Fencer, fencing worker

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

• Formworker

  Form carpenter, concrete carpenter

  Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks, used to cast concrete and other materials in construction projects.

• Gas mains layer

  Gas networks operative, gas engineer assistant

  Gas mains layers install and maintain pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.

• Gas service technician

  Gas installation engineer, gas maintenance engineer

  Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

• General practice surveyor

  General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.

• Glazier

  Glass installer, fenestration installer

  Glaziers install and repair windows, doors and glass partitions in housing, hotels, offices, restaurants and shops.

• Heat pump engineer

  Heat pump installer, heat pump technician, low carbon heating technician

  Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

• Heating and ventilation engineer

  HVAC engineer

  Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.

• Heritage officer

  Historic buildings officer, listings officer

  Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.

• Kitchen and bathroom designer

  Kitchen and bathroom sales designer

  Kitchen and bathroom designers create plans to transform spaces based on customers' ideas.

• Kitchen and bathroom fitter

  Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.

• Land and property valuer and auctioneer

  Valuers and auctioneers give advice to people buying, selling and renting land or property.

• Land surveyor

  Geographic information systems (GIS) surveyor, geomatics surveyor

  Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

• Landscaper

  Landscape gardener, landscape designer

  Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.

• Mechanical engineering technician

  Mechanical maintenance technician

  Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

• Paint sprayer

  Car paint sprayer, vehicle paint sprayer, bodyshop worker, paint technician

  Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

• Painter and decorator

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

• Pipe fitter

  Pipefitter

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

• Planning and development surveyor

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

• Plasterer

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

• Plumber

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

• Quantity surveyor

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

• Quarry engineer

  Mining engineer

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

• Quarry worker

  Quarry operative, opencast mine worker, opencast miner

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

• Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

  Air-con engineer, HVAC engineer

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

• Road worker

  Road construction operative, highways operative

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

• Roofer

  Slater, flat roofer, roofing operative

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

• Rural surveyor

  Agricultural surveyor

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

• Scaffolder

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

• Shopfitter

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

• Smart home installer

  Smart home technology professional, smart home technician

  Smart home installers design, fit and configure lighting, heating, security, audio and home cinema systems in residential properties.

• Steel erector

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

• Steel fixer

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

• Steeplejack

  Lightning conductor engineer

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

• Stonemason

  Craft stonemason, stone carver

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

• Structural engineer

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

• Surveying technician

  Surveying technicians carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.

• Thatcher

  Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to replace and repair thatched roofs.

• Thermal insulation engineer

  Pipework lagger, thermal insulation installer

  Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.

• Tiler

  Wall tiler, floor tiler, ceramic tiler

  Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.

• Town planner

  Planning officer, spatial planner, urban designer

  Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.

• Town planning assistant

  Town planning technician

  Town planning assistants process development applications, gather site data, create technical plans and give advice on regulations.

• Water network operative

  Leakage operative, distribution technician, network service technician

  Water network operatives lay and maintain the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply water to homes and businesses.

• Welder

  Pipe welder, MIG welder, TIG welder, arc welder, boilermaker

  Welders cut, join and shape metals, alloys and other materials in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries.

• Window fitter

  Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.

• Wood machinist

  Wood machinists cut and shape timber for products like cabinets, staircases, mouldings and frames for doors and windows.