Construction
Construction involves creating, repairing and maintaining structures, including trades needed such as electrics and plumbing. Construction includes housing, industrial and residential buildings and infrastructure for example roads, tunnels and bridges.
Facts & figures
Construction is one of West of England’s highest growing sectors. This industry plays a crucial role in reaching our net zero targets.
Career progression
There are a wide range of entry level jobs across the construction sector these include:
- Foundry process operator - £10.10 – Level 1
- Warehouse worker - £10.33 – Level 1
- Cleaners and Domestics - £9.30 - Level 1
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With experience you can progress within construction taking on more responsibility with higher earning potential:
- Electricians and Electrical Fitters - £14.47 – Level 3
- Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers - £14.13
- Carpenters and Joiners - £13.50 – Level 3
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
More advanced careers in construction relate to management or more specific roles related to the running of a business such as marketing, finance, and Human Resources.
- Construction Project Managers - £18.79 – Level 6
- Financial Managers and Directors - £26.42 – Level 6
- Civil Engineers - £19.38 – Level 6
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
Top skills requested by employers
Skills for construction jobs can be split between ‘general’ skills and ‘specialist’ skill. General are transferrable between sectors and sought by most employers, whilst specialist skills are more focused on the sector.
- Communication
- Management
- Planning
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Carpentry
- Procurement
- AutoCAD
- Plumbing
- Engineering design
Green construction
Many construction companies are working to become more sustainable and develop more sustainable products. There are green elements featured in many roles and a rise in green jobs, including:
- Landscape technician
- Energy consultant
- Low carbon heating technician